Michael McNamara TD response to Budget 2024
My response to Budget 2024 with a particular focus on agriculture, childcare, disability and education.
Dáil debate on Mayor of Limerick
The destruction of the fabric of historical Limerick by local government has been shameful. The new, elected Mayor needs more than ceremonial powers to address the planning, housing, and commercial needs of the city. The Mid-West needs a thriving Limerick City.
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2023-09-20/speech/192/
National Minimum Wage
The days when young people were merely working for pocket money are, sadly, no more. Young people need to be fairly paid for the work they do.
Local authority water workers
Local authority water workers were promised there would be no change to the terms and conditions of their employment whether they transferred to Irish Water or remained as Council employees. Now, they’re being told that this will not be the case if they do not transfer to Irish Water, and strike action is imminent. I asked if the Government would intervene to ensure the promises made are kept.