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NEW MEASURES TO HELP MORTGAGE HOLDERS
I have had a few queries to the constituency office about the Government's new measures to help mortgage holders. Some people were concerned that they might lose their tracker mortgage if they availed of a [...]
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE – FOR EVERYONE’S SAKE
Everyone needs to observe social distancing in the fight against the Covid-19 virus. Most people are following the guidelines of staying two metres apart but some people are not and this is irresponsible. We are [...]
GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS SUPPORTS FOR EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, has provided an update on developments regarding her Department’s employer refund scheme which allows the employer to pay the worker €203 and receive a refund from [...]
SUSPENSION OF LEVY FOR LOCAL BROADCASTERS
I warmly welcome my department's decision to temporarily suspend the broadcasting levy for local radio stations. Local radio stations perform a valuable community service, no more so than now when we are in the midst [...]
LATEST INITIATIVES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MEASURES AIMED AT YOUNGER PEOPLE
With regards to social distancing outreach, including for younger people, the following actions have been taken: Launch of #itsinourhands campaign with GAA and Rugby stars Social distancing outdoor artwork has been developed. Social distancing guidelines [...]
AN POST COVID-19 DEASP PAYMENT CHANGE
A further range of measures designed to assist customers in managing post office visits while maintaining access to cash has been unveiled by An Post. The move comes after the Department of Employment Affairs announced [...]