Education is an investment in the future and a key element in the recovery of our economy. I will set out my stall to work towards and endeavour to achieve the following: Primary Schools Teacher-to-pupil ratio must be a priority to improve the effectiveness of our children’s education. Curriculum to be reformed to place […]
Political Reform
Increase the powers and remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General to ensure proper control and accountability of the spending of public money. Reform the make-up and remit of Seanad Éireann ensuring that Senators are more broadly representative, and ensure experts in fields of strategic importance are in its make-up. Remove the “crony culture” […]
Job Creation
Establish a fund to assist SME’s – eliminate red tape and make it compulsory for banks to release funds to SME start-ups. Abolish upward rent reviews for SME’s and provide discount on commercial rates for initial start ups. Increase funding to IDA to attract foreign trade – exports. Third level institutions to engage their […]
Agriculture
A long-term, securely funded AEOS. Farmers to get a fairer price in the market for their produce – we need more accountability and balance in the processing trail – from the producer to processor to retailer to consumer. Security of the CAP payment post-2013.
Sports & Recreation
Sport is pivotal in the development of our communities and society. We need an outlet for our families especially the young generation so that they can develop mentally and physically. All sporting organisations to receive appropriate funds to develop their code. More resources made available for Youth Café and Foróige Clubs to help our […]