The first phase of easing Covid-19 restrictions will proceed on Monday, 18th May. ✅ Stay at home except for the following five reasons: 1. To go to work if your work-place is open and you can’t work from home. 2. To shop for items you need. 3. To exercise within 5kms. 4. For medical reasons or to care for ...
In the Dáil today, Cathal Berry TD raised the following issues in relation to the Defence Forces: 1. Our 300 Troops who are currently stranded in Lebanon. 2. The establishment of an independent statutory and standing pay review body for Defence Forces personnel. 3. The current re-enlistment pathway for ...
Defence Forces Members and Families - With immediate effect INSPIRE 24/7 Helpline and Counselling Service is now available to family members of Defence Forces personnel, on a temporary basis for 6 months. 📞 The Freephone contact number for anyone requiring support is 1800 409673. 📞 Personnel serving ...
Yesterday in the Dáil, I raised a number of important issues relating to housing with Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government. I expressed my support for extending the current rent freeze in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. I also questioned the Minister on vacant houses owned by the banks ...
This evening in the Dáil, I asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs specific questions affecting the Childcare sector. I posed two questions in relation to insurance and term-time contracts for our valuable childcare providers. I have included the Minister’s response to my questions.
Today in the Dáil, I questioned the Minister for Health in relation to nursing homes and residential care settings and why the promised financial support package for nursing homes has not yet paid out one cent. I also raised the difficulty that nursing homes are having in trying to obtain PPE for their staff. ...
Yesterday in the Dáil, I raised the unfair issue that affects people over the age of 66 who have been working either part time or full time and have been made unemployed because of COVID-19. This cohort of people are not entitled to the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment which is completely unacceptable. The ...
Happy International Nurses Day to all of the nurses and student nurses who work tirelessly to keep us all safe, especially during these difficult times. Thank you for everything you do!
The Return to Work Safely Protocol has been published to help businesses & workers return to work safely following COVID-19 closures. ✅ This sets out steps and processes that businesses must take to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. ✅ The Protocol is mandatory and it applies to all workplaces right across the ...
A reminder about the Covid-19 Community Response Forum and contact details for Kildare, Laois and Offaly. This helpline aims to support vulnerable members of the community and those who are cocooning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact Details for Kildare South - 📞 Call Kildare: 045 980 202 📧 E-mail: ...
