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Prof Kevin Malone to speak in Clare today on latest suicide figures
New studies looking at instances of young suicide point to alarming increases when compared to the levels in the 1990s. The study is by Professor Kevin Malone from UCD, who will address this issue when he speaks at the Merriman Summer School in Clare today (Friday, August 19th). His studies showed that from 2003-2008, there […]
Potential for Loop Head Lighthouse to become major tourist attraction
This year the Loop Head Lighthouse was opened to the public for the first time on a two month trial basis. I believe serious consideration should be given to extending the opening of the facility into September this year and on a permanent basis for the 2012 tourist season. I, like many others, took a […]
Supporting a free tourist Wi-Fi initiative
I believe all major tourist sites in Ireland should provide free wi-fi internet access to visitors. With a relatively small investment, many visitors could be encouraged to share pictures of their visit to well known landmarks on social networking sites and websites all over the world, thereby increasing the exposure of the visitor attractions. There […]
Significant changes to Dáil procedures from September onwards
As Assistant Government Chief Whip I want to welcome a series of changes to the standing orders of the Dáil which will operate from September onwards. The changes are a vital first step in the political reform agenda which was written into the Programme for Government. The Dáil is currently on its shortest summer recess […]
Investment in coastguard services in County Clare Announced
The Irish Coastguard is currently introducing four new response crafts into its fleet of boats operated by its volunteer crews on the west and north west coast, as part of its RIB ( Rigid Inflatable Boat) replacement programme. I can confirm that one of these new crafts will be located at Doolin in County Clare […]
Clare to receive €300,000 for tourist infrastructure and job creation
I want to welcome the significant funding announcement for County Clare today as part of the Government’s Jobs Initiative. The allocation of €300,000 is one of the highest made, significantly higher than other counties such as Kerry, Kilkenny and Cork for example. This money is to be used to maximise job creation in the short […]