While Government policy is to offer Government services online particularly now as a result of Covid 19, there will always be a segment of the population that are not comfortable or proficient accessing online tools or services. Due to its nationwide network and existing strong relationship with offline citizens, the Government took a decision in 2017 to develop the post …
Nurses & front line staff are mentally & physically exhausted
On the RTE News at One today, Phil Ni Sheaghdha of the INMO said that staff are “mentally & physically exhausted” due to a lack of adequate time off from dealing with Covid 19 during the summer when there is less pressure on our health service. This comment was made 11 weeks after I specifically asked An Taoiseach to provide …
“Kerrygold” brand needed for Irish suckler beef
“Kerrygold” brand needed for Irish suckler beef The current discussion, heated at times, about the proposed PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status for Irish beef is fundamental to the future viability of suckler farming in Ireland. Firstly, what we are talking about is having a premium brand for Irish Beef that is endosed by the EU, similar to the current Kerrygold brand …
Free Start your own business course
STRICTLY FOR COUNTY ROSCOMMON CLIENTS DELIVERED REMOTELY VIA ZOOM: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE GOOD WI-FI CONNECTION & BROADBAND SPEED FOR THIS TRAINING. A LAPTOP WITH A SPEAKER AND A CAMERA IS REQUIRED. This six week (one evening per week) Start Your Own Business course is suitable for anyone thinking of starting a business or who has recently done so. Dates: Wednesdays: September 9th, …
Families should check eligibility for Back to School allowances
Families who are on social welfare including the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, who have not received a letter from the Department of Social Protection regarding their eligibility for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance, to check if they can avail of the scheme. The scheme provides a one-off payment to eligible families to assist with the costs of school …
Meat plant problem was brought to the attention of authorities months ago
Just three months ago, I was criticised for highlighting Covid-19 problems within the meat industry. https://denisnaughten.ie/2020/05/13/fundamental-flaws-in-covid-protections-in-meat-industry-must-be-addressed-naughten/ Those in authority were more interested in tacking the man than addressing the fundamental problems that were occurring right across the meat processing sector. The risk posed within the sector arose due to the close quarters within which people work & live, the atmosphere for survival and transmission of the virus …
Childcare workers need a living wage
Watch what I said here: https://youtu.be/2hIebLI7oKw Speaking in the Dáil last night I pointed out that we must develop a childcare model which will ensure childcare staff are paid a living wage without pushing up fees for parents. The Programme for Government states “we will progress to a living wage over the lifetime of the Government”. So let’s start with …
Covid supports should be denied to student accommodation providers refusing refunds
Denis Naughten called on the Finance Minister to ensure that companies who provide student accommodation on or close to 3rd level colleges and have refused to provide refunds should be denied Government Covid supports
Phase 4 deferred as Government ignores advice of Regional TDs
I’m deeply disappointed that Government has deferred phase 4 of the lifting of the Coronavirus lockdown, which is in no small way due to the fact that it has ignored constructive advice provided to it by the Regional group of TDs. Last March we highlighted the issue of house parties and we were assured by Government that we had …
Temporary extension to maternity leave is now needed
I told Dáil Éireann last night that I believe that the proposal for a 3-month extension for maternity leave is sensible and I would ask the Government to support this proposal and not reject it out of hand. Watch below to find out why –