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O’ROURKE CALLS FOR FLEXIBILITY IN THE TUS SCHEME

Frank O’Rourke TD has again highlighted the need for flexibility to be shown in relation to the way Tus Scheme is administered

He made his comments following a meeting he had with the new Minister for Employment and Social Protection, Regina Doherty TD in relation to the scheme.

‘Last year and earlier this year, I met with the former Minister for Social Protection, Leo  Varadkar TD, and made representations to him to have the Tus Scheme made more flexible and not be as time bound as it is, currently subject to the maximum time of 12 months.” Continue reading “O’ROURKE CALLS FOR FLEXIBILITY IN THE TUS SCHEME”

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O’ROURKE DEMANDS PROGRESS ON CLANE RING ROAD

Frank O’Rourke TD has increased pressure on the Department of Housing together with Kildare County Council to provide funding for the 400m Clane Ring Road linking Capdoo with the Kilcock Road, as progress is made on the Maynooth and Naas Ring Roads

“I am delighted that we have made progress on the Maynooth Ring Road. I met with Kildare County Council and officials with the Department of Housing last year and I repeatedly highlighted the requirement for the provision of ring roads in Maynooth, Clane and Naas. Maynooth and Naas have received funding, but Clane has not.” Continue reading “O’ROURKE DEMANDS PROGRESS ON CLANE RING ROAD”