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Frank O’Rourke TD has welcomed the publication of a recent survey by IBEC which states that nearly 80% of Kildare premises now have access to High speed broadband
However he says that gaps in broadband services in Kildare need to be addressed.
“Kildare has the second best connectivity out of the 26 counties in the country. However, we need to ensure that gaps in the service in rural areas in Kildare are addressed.” Continue reading “O’ROURKE URGES GREATER RURAL ACCESS TO BROADBAND”
James Lawless queried the operation of Tús and Community Employment schemes in the Dáil today
James said, “Too often a worker is willing and able to remain placed with the same institution (usually a charitable or community organisation like Tidy Towns or McAuley Place) but is forced by “job-path” to spend a year in limbo and seeking alternate work.”
“This sees both the organisation and the individual losing out on an arrangement that gives the individual a job they enjoy and the organisation an extra staff member. “
“This all stems from changes made to the scheme last August when it was outsourced to private providers. Following my question Minister Varadkar has agreed to review the operation of the scheme.”
James Lawless TD is pleased to confirm a new GP has been appointed to Johnstownbridge Health Centre
James said,”This is a credit to all involved with the Save Our Surgery Committee, the 1000’s who gave their signatures and testimonials to the HSE, and David Walsh of the HSE.”
“I had raised this matter in the Dáil chamber just last week and have been in constant talks with the HSE. This and the lobbying from Save Our Surgery Committee has clearly delivered results.” Continue reading “LAWLESS PLEASED GP HIRED FOR JOHNSTOWNBRIDGE”
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”