by Deirdre Clune | Oct 13, 2017 | Political News
Fine Gael Ireland South MEP October 12 2017 Key vote in EU Parliament wants self-driving car technology to help curb road deaths New technology in cars and vehicles like automatic emergency braking systems with pedestrian and cyclist detection and lane-keeping...
by Deirdre Clune | Oct 10, 2017 | Political News
Deirdre Clune Fine Gael Ireland South MEP October 10th 2017 I welcome Minister Donohoe’s decision not to interfere with 9% VAT rate I wrote to the Minister last week asking him not to raise the 9% VAT rate for tourism providers following on from the Ministers...
by Deirdre Clune | Oct 9, 2017 | Political News
October 10th 2017 We need to talk about our mental health! Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has been recognised by Mental Health Europe for her work in the area of Mental Health within the European Parliament. News of the recognition comes as campaigners get ready for...
by Deirdre Clune | Oct 5, 2017 | Political News
Deirdre Clune Fine Gael Ireland South MEP October 5th 2017 Liam Cosgrave: A commitment to public service and unquestioned support for the institutions of the state. “Today is a sad day for all of us who knew Liam Cosgrave. Today we have an opportunity to celebrate his...
by Deirdre Clune | Sep 28, 2017 | Political News
September 28th Calling on the Minister not to increase the 9% VAT rate! Today, I wrote to Minister Paschal Donohoe urging him not to increase the 9% VAT rate for the tourism sector. I did so following the Ministers appearance before the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight...
by Deirdre Clune | Sep 25, 2017 | Political News
Deirdre Clune Fine Gael Ireland South MEP September 25th Government scheme to give free classes in how to use the internet The Department of Communications have launched a new scheme which gives free digital skills training to people in rural Ireland. The...