Reasonable solution to turf cutting restrictions
NEW regulations to protect traditional turf cutting practices and allow those who cut, share and sell turf to continue to do so, have been described by Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey as a reasonable solution to a problem that has major implications for rural communities. “I fully recognise the effect of poor air quality […]
Government will help counter impact of price increases
DESPITE opposition claims that the Government is ruling out any further measures to ease cost of living pressures, Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey says every effort will be made to counter the effects of energy supply and price impacts. “The significant retail price increases for energy are a matter of strong concern to the […]
Clare families to benefit from change in fuel allowance payment
A change in the way fuel allowance is paid to social welfare recipients will enable them to make considerable savings on their heating bills, according to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey. Deputy Carey, who is a member of the Oireachtas Social Protection committee that proposed the change, said it had the potential to benefit […]