Council initiative to increase diversity in local government
GOVERNMENT support is being provided to Clare County Council as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage more women and people from diverse backgrounds to seek election to local government. Initial funding of €9,000 has been allocated to the council to provide a range of initiatives to increase diversity at local government level and Clare…
Welcome progress in treatment of menopause
GOVERNMENT approval for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products to be free of charge to women experiencing menopause has been welcomed by Clare Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey who described it as a sign of the significant progress in improving menopause care over recent years. Speaking ahead of World Menopause Day on this Friday, October…
Council funding to refurbish up to 500 vacant properties in Clare
FUNDING to transform up to 500 vacant and derelict properties into permanent homes has been approved by Clare County Council over the past two years, according to Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey. And she says that a major relaxation of the qualifying criteria will result in even more property owners throughout the county…
Uisce Éireann delays expose Clare as pollution blackspot
CLARE has been unfairly exposed as one of the worst counties for wastewater pollution because of Uisce Éireann’s failure to deliver essential upgrades to treatment plants in four of its top tourism destinations. Responding to a critical report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clare Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey said that delays in dealing…
New funding to drive energy efficiency in Clare schools
CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey has confirmed that €580,000 has been allocated to the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board to help it meet its 2030 sustainability targets set out in the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate. The Green Devolved Capital Grant will help the board make essential improvements to their…
Carey reaffirms Fine Gael commitment to small business
CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey has said that her party’s commitment to small and family-run enterprises was underlined in Budget 2025 with several measures introduced to help with the rising costs of doing business. Speaking after meeting with Minister of State for Enterprise, Trade and the Employment, Emer Higgins, Ms Carey said…
€50,000 for Clare Clubs to upgrade walking tracks
Kilrush Rugby Club and Tulla United Soccer Club have been allocated €25,000 each from the Healthy Ireland Walking Tracks initiative to upgrade their pitch-side walking paths and encourage physical activity in their local communities. Confirming that the two Clare clubs were included among the 43 recipients of grants from a €1million fund set aside for…
Carey confirms budget lump sum payment dates
Confirming payment dates for ten financial supports announced in Budget 2025, Clare Fine Gael General election candidate Leonora Carey said it formed part of the largest social protection budget package in the history of the State. “The blend of lump-sum payments to support people over the winter months together with in weekly rates and a…
Carey calls for airports strategy in Fine Gael manifesto
CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey has called for the immediate introduction of a national airports policy to be a top priority in the party’s election manifesto. She maintains that the lack of a clear and cohesive strategy has not only created an imbalance in terms of regional development but created a significant…
Moneypoint planning approval is a big win for West Clare
PLANNING approval for the Moneypoint power station to transition from a coal to an oil fired facility has been described by Clare Fine Gael General election candidate Leonora Carey as an important step on the pathway to its eventual redevelopment into an offshore wind and flexible generation energy hub. She said that the decision by…
Clare to benefit from Community and Rural Development Fund
CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey has said that a €472 million rural and community development budget announced on Friday will help breathe new life into Clare towns and villages as well as supporting the development local communities throughout the county. Ms Carey said that the Government’s continued commitment to the ‘Our Rural…
Up to €450 weekly payments for long-term workers who lose jobs
A NEW pay-related benefit scheme will ensure that people with a strong work history receive a higher payment if they lose their jobs. That’s according to Clare Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey who said that the scheme, which comes into effect on March 31 and incorporates three rates of payment, represents a landmark…
Unprecedented budget support for farming
BUDGET 2025 provides a record €2billion in funding for the farming sector, including targeted measures for tillage, beef, sheep, and dairy farmers to ensure they are well-positioned to plan for the future. “This reflects Fine Gael’s firm commitment to Irish agriculture, acknowledging the challenges farmers face while providing them with the support they need,” Clare…
New opportunities for third level students
A record €4.5 billion allocation to the higher education sector in Budget 2025 represents a significant boost for thousands of third level students in Clare. That’s the view of Clare General Election candidate Leonora Carey who said that the budget was a practical example of Fine Gael’s commitment to ensuring that everyone pursuing education has…
Vital role of carers and foster parents recognised
WITH improved support for carers identified as one of her campaign priorities, Clare General Election candidate Leonora Carey has said that Budget 2025 clearly shows that Fine Gael wants family carers to feel truly valued for their vital work. “Fine Gael is supporting carers, foster parents, and those with disabilities by increasing allowances, support grants and lump…
Budget boost for Clare businesses
CLARE Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey says that local businesses will get a quick win from measures announced in Budget 2025, with small retailers and the hospitality sector getting immediate benefit from the new €4,000 Power Up grant. “This grant will make a significant difference for small and medium enterprises, landing before Christmas…
Budget benefits for working families and parents
WORKING families and parents will be the main beneficiaries from the budget, according to Clare Fine Gael General Election candidate Leonora Carey who said it will put more money back in people’s pockets at a time when they need it most. “This budget will deliver more housing, open more hospital beds, and build more schools….
Budget 2025 Updates
This is a Budget for working families and parents. It puts more money back in people’s pockets at a time when they need it the most. It is a Budget that will deliver more housing, open more hospital beds, and build more schools. It also ensures we put money aside to protect us into the…
Can you speak to whales?
THE Clare-based Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) is inviting local children and adults to explore cetacean research into whales, dolphins and porpoises as well as getting an insight into how they communicate. The initiative is supported by a €9,650 Government grant for events being held during National Science Week which runs from November 10…
Fine Gael selects Leonora Carey to contest Clare constituency in General Election
Party members selected Leonora Carey tonight (Friday) in a convention held in the West County Hotel in Ennis, which was chaired by Minister Hildegarde Naughton.
Carey welcomes €8.3million sportsfunding for Clare clubs
Canvass Government support for the provision of third level college in Clare to complement the ongoing investment in primary and secondary education throughout the county.
Check your eligibility for €924 fuel allowance
Ensure HIQA review into emergency care capacity in the Mid West prioritises the opening of jfan emergency department at Ennis Hospital.