by Deirdre Clune | Oct 23, 2017 | Economics, Political News
I am disappointed at lack of progress on daylight saving debate as European Commissionis still investigating annual changing of the clocks. Growing chorus of MEPs argue that the bi annual changing of the clocks makes little sense for a modern EU economy! Households...
by Deirdre Clune | Apr 4, 2016 | Economics, People
Hard work and innovative thinking pays off for new Irish company Pundit Arena – Clune Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has met with Pundit Arena Co-founders Ross O’Dwyer and Richard Barrett in Cork. Following the meeting, the Ireland South MEP and...
by Deirdre Clune | Mar 30, 2016 | Economics, People
Clune calls for more EU funds to be invested in cycle infrastructure Cycle ways are an affordable way to drive tourism into rural Ireland and revitalise those towns and villages that are stops along the way Ireland South MEP and member of the EU Tourism Taskforce...
by Deirdre Clune | Mar 15, 2016 | Economics, People
Government support for community shops in rural Ireland is a good first step – Clune Clune says people shouldn’t have to drive 6 miles just to pick up bread and milk – the UK experience has shown that the community shop model works. Many shops in rural areas...
by Deirdre Clune | Dec 10, 2015 | Economics, Political News
Clune welcomes €27.4m Payments for the Dairy and Pig Sectors €13.7m of EU funding for Irish Farmers Minister Coveney confirms flat rate payment for each of the 18,000 dairy farmers of €1,350 with a top up payment for younger farmers. Ireland South MEP...
by Deirdre Clune | Dec 8, 2015 | Economics, World
Planes not taking direct routes is costing the EU €5 billion euro annually – Clune Clune pushes for new air traffic control management at EU level Fine Gael Ireland South MEP and Transport committee aviation spokesperson Deirdre Clune has backed calls from the...
