by Deirdre Clune | Mar 4, 2019 | Political News
The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee has today said that seasonal clock changes should be abolished in 2021 and it is up to the Member States to choose between winter or summer time. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune is the only Irish member of the...
by Deirdre Clune | Feb 19, 2019 | Political News
Cork Airport plans to outperform all other airports in Ireland in 2019 as it achieves its fourth consecutive year of growth. This is according to a briefing note from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) whichI have seen. The note said that the outlook for Cork Airport...
by Deirdre Clune | Feb 14, 2019 | Political News
Towns all across Ireland should consider applying for funding for short-term Town Twinning projects. Town Twinning is hugely popular around Europe but towns around Ireland can also avail of funding for community and cultural organisations to engage in short-term town...
by Deirdre Clune | Feb 12, 2019 | Political News
The European Parliament will tomorrow discuss common rules ensuring basic air connectivity following a no-deal Brexit. They also hope to agree to aviation safety with regard how airlines will operate in the event of a no-deal Brexit. One of the main topics for...
by Deirdre Clune | Feb 5, 2019 | Political News
On Safer Internet Day the focus is on ‘Together for a better internet’ and I believe we need to make sure we are all working towards a safer online world. It could be parents protecting their children, companies protecting their employees or users themselves making...
by Deirdre Clune | Jan 30, 2019 | Political News
The European Parliament and the Council have reached a deal on a Work/Life Balance Package. The aim of the measures is to help workers balance their professional and family lives and to work towards a modern family policy and economic prosperity for families all...