Priorities

Youghal harbour Eight new moorings have been installed in Youghal harbour by Cork County Council for visiting boats which will enhance tourism in the town.…

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Funding for Local and Regional Roads Cork County Council will receive a total of €36,049,508 to maintain, develop and improve local and regional roads in…

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Funding of €123,500 available rural development projects in Cork East Funding of €83,500 has been allocated to initiatives in East and North Cork under the…

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Digital Strategy ICT Infrastructure Grant for the 2016/2017 academic year Fine Gael’s education strategy sets out a clear vision to fulfil the potential of digital…

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Unemployment rates There has been a significant drop in the number of people signing on the Live Register.  Below are the figures for the number of…

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We are committed to taking in 4,000 people under the September 2015 Government decision establishing the Irish Refugee Protection Programme. 2,622 people are to be…

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I am pursuing the publishing of legislation at the earliest opportunity which will overhaul the current laws relating to gambling. The only exception to this…

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The Irish Youth Justice Service responsibilities are managed and staffed by officials from my Department in the Youth Crime Policy and Programmes Division and also…

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The McMahon report on the Protection Process, including Direct Provision was published in 2015 and is the key driver of change. The Report of the…

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On the 22nd of September 2016, I launched the call for proposals for migrant integration and gender equality projects.  This is a very significant funding…

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Phase 3 of the comprehensive consultation process in relation to the development of a new National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy for 2016 – 2020…

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A new National Women’s Strategy is currently being developed. The development of this strategy is being informed by a broad consultation process, including regional meetings…

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Pursuant to the Delegation S.I. No. 422/2016 – Justice and Equality (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) (No. 2) Order 2016 the powers (other than the power…

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