Deputy Michael McNamara has requested the Government to enable employers to provide a €1,000 Covid bonus to qualifying employees without them or their employees incurring a tax liability.
In Dáil Éireann tonight, I sought answers from the Department of Transport on how the standing down of the Doolin Coast Guard unit will be remedied and how the underlying problems within the service will be addressed.
Following my correspondence with Sport Ireland, Basketball Ireland and the Government, I welcome the decision to address the issue of Under 18 games/competitions particularly for Basketball amongst other indoor sports. This has been amended so indoor games/competitions can take place for under 18s. Sport Ireland will shortly provide detail to sporting organisations.
I called for credit unions to be able to invest their funds in, and for the benefit of, the communities in which they are based.