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Frank O’Rourke TD spoke on the Water Services Bill in the Dail two days ago
Frank said, “On 28th June, I spoke in the Dáil about Irish Water & the burden it has become for families in Ireland.The government’s creation of Irish Water has left the Irish taxpayer €59 million worse off this year, than if it had not been set up.”
James Lawless spoke in last night’s Dáil debate on Brexit
James said, “The outcome is potentially very negative for Ireland and bank shares dropped again yesterday. However we have to move forward and protect our competitive advantage. One of the things we should be doing is positioning ourselves to attract any foreign direct investment that is looking for a new home.”
To read a full transcript of the speech click here.
Frank O’Rourke TD has said that extra resources for Housing Adaptation Grants are needed to assist with independent living
Frank commented, ‘Given the projected increase in the number of older people in Ireland, it is important that we put in place polices and supports to deal with this reality. In 2006, there were 468,000 people aged 65 or older in Ireland, but by 2041, the number of people in this country aged 65 or older will be 1.4 million. The over-80s population is projected to rise from 128,000 in 2011 to between 470,000 and 484,000 in 2046.’
‘With this in mind, the requirement for extra funding, over the medium to long term, for Housing Adaptation grants for older people needs to be taken into consideration,’ stated Deputy O’Rourke Continue reading “O’ROURKE SEEKS EXPANSION IN HOUSING ADAPTATION GRANT”
The Government is considering a proposal put forward in the Dail by Frank O’Rourke TD in connection with extending child benefit to 18 and 19 year olds who are in full time education
Frank commented, ‘At the moment, when a child in full time education reaches the age of 18, they lose their entitlement to Child Benefit. However, as many families know, the costs associated with keeping children in full time education continues and there is a gap in the supports available for families for the 18-19 year age bracket that are in secondary school education.’
‘The cost of extending child benefit to 18 year olds in second level education is estimated at €62.5 million’ stated Deputy O’Rourke Continue reading “O’ROURKE PROPOSES EXTENSION OF CHILD BENEFIT IN THE DAIL”
Frank O’Rourke TD has said that a comprehensive strategy for Home Care is needed if we are to provide a sustainable home care structure for the future according to Kildare North
Deputy Frank O’Rourke made the statement following a meeting with a number of families in Leixlip and Clane that required home care for their elderly parents.
Speaking in the Dail on this issue, Deputy O’Rourke has highlighted the problems that families are dealing with on a regular basis. ‘As Ireland’s population grows, the provision of quality home care is one of Ireland’s greatest challenges. The whole Home care industry is unregulated and has experienced huge growth in the last number of years, with a significant increase in the number of people working in the sector,’ Continue reading “O’ROURKE PRESSES FOR COMPREHENSIVE HOMECARE STRATEGY”