June 2020 – Page 3 – Michael McNamara

Clare, Shannon Heritage, Tourism, Video

17 Jun 2020 Michael McNamara

Extend opening of Shannon Heritage sites

In the Dáil today, I questioned Heritage Minister Josepha Madigan about the decision of Shannon Group to close its Shannon Heritage sites in the Mid-West from the end of August whilst keeping its Dublin sites open. To treat OUR heritage in that manner is disgraceful. Having met staff at the weekend, I will be meeting with management at Shannon Group to request them to reconsider the decision to close all its sites in Clare, Limerick and Galway from the end of August.

Clare, Committee Video, Consumer, Covid19 Committee, Economy, National, Video

16 Jun 2020 Michael McNamara

Intreo Centres

During today’s COVID-19 Committee meeting, I questioned John McKeon, Secretary General for the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, on whether the Department has plans to centralise existing Intreo Centre back office services throughout the Midwest to Limerick.

Committee Video, Covid19 Committee, Economy, National, Video

16 Jun 2020 Michael McNamara

Recession and Bank Lending

In the Dáil today I questioned Professor Stephen Kinsella (Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Limerick) and Professor Alan Barrett (Chief Executive Officer of the ESRI) about the severity of the recession that is anticipated and what impact it will have on bank lending practices.

Committee Video, Covid19 Committee, Health, National

11 Jun 2020 Michael McNamara

WHO special envoy Dr David Nabarro

At today’s meeting of the Oireachtas special committee on Covid-19, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) special envoy Dr David Nabarro provided pertinent advice on how we might continue to open society, including healthcare, workplaces and schools.