by Deirdre Clune | Sep 18, 2017 | Political News
I have called on Ryanair to be upfront with their passengers and communicate clearly which flights they are intending to cancel. The uncertainty over flight cancellations is having an impact on both tourism and business travellers who may have to make alternate flight...
by Deirdre Clune | Sep 15, 2017 | Political News
Below you can find the text to Jean Claude Junker’s ‘State of the Union’ speech which he delivery in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week. Strasbourg, 13 September 2017 Dear President Tajani, Dear Prime Minister Ratas, The past twelve...
by Deirdre Clune | Sep 13, 2017 | People, Political News
This week saw a vote in the European Parliament on proposals to provide €120 million in funding for public WIFI hotspots across our towns and villages. I am working with Irish officials to ensure that Ireland makes applications under the scheme for free wifi hotspots...
by Deirdre Clune | Sep 1, 2017 | People, Political News
A €72.8 million fund for voluntary posts and work placements for young people across the EU received the backing of MEPs in Brussels today, confirmed Deirdre Clune MEP, lead negotiator for the EPP Group on the EU budget in the European Parliament’s Employment...
by Deirdre Clune | Aug 16, 2017 | Political News
August 16th 2017 More investment in apprenticeships as leaving cert students mull over future career plans Today I have called for more targeted funding which focuses on the expansion of apprenticeships, the profiling of jobseekers and the...
by Deirdre Clune | Jun 26, 2017 | Political News
In conjunction with the European Parliament Offices in Ireland, I am hosting an event this Friday, June 30th, entitled “Where Lies the Future of Europe?”. The event takes places in the Imperial Hotel, Cork at 5pm. I am delighted that our new Minister for...
