Focus on finding a buyer for Roche intensifies
Since the announcement last Thursday that Roche would be divesting interest in their plant in Clarecastle, I have ensured that every effort is being made to find a buyer and help preserve employment at the plant. I immediately met with the Minister for Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, Mr. Richard Bruton in Leinster House. Minister Bruton […]
Every effort to be made to support Roche workers
My thoughts are very much with the workers of Roche and their families at this difficult and uncertain time. I know many of the workforce personally as well as their extended families. The announcement by Roche that it is planning to exit the site and market it to alternative investors has come as a shock […]
New Anti-Crime and Burglary Plans to tackle Crime in Clare
A new Anti-Crime and Burglary response by An Garda Síochána, named Operation Thor, will help tackle crime in Clare. This new plan will be backed up by increased Government investment of €5 million, a tougher law on sentences and stricter bail for repeat offenders. While operational planning is a matter solely for the Garda Commissioner, this […]