Nomination of Taoiseach
On the election of the Taoiseach, I explained why I could not support the “new” government.
Social Housing income threshold
The increase in the income threshold for entitlement to social housing is welcome but at €35,000 (before tax) in Clare, it still excludes many who cannot get a mortgage.
TMAS funding for farmers
I raised the different rates of funding provided by the Department of Agriculture to male and female applicants aged 41-55 years under the TMAS scheme and questioned whether it amounts to unlawful discrimination.
Leo Varadkar on Shannon Heritage
I again raised the proposed transfer of Shannon Heritage in the Dáil, this time with the Tánaiste.