*Pictured: Councillor James Ryan A MOTION brought before Clare County Council by cllr. James Ryan (SF) was passed on to the office of Minister for Finance Simon Harris TD (FG). The Westbury native raised the issue at a May sitting of the local authority, where he proposed “To ask the relevant ministers to ensure all …
THE Government’s decision to vote against the Mercosur deal will come as a “big relief” to Clare farmers, say local representatives. On an official trip to China, Taoiseach Micháel Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris have revealed plans to deny the Mercosur trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, which would allow import duties to be …
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*Tánaiste Simon Harris (FG) flanked by Mayor of Clare, Cllr Paul Murphy (FG) and Joe Cooney TD (FG). Photograph: Kevin Donovan. NEWLY appointed Minister for Finance, Simon Harris (FG) insisted he was suitably qualified for the role while voicing confidence Fianna Fáil would not end their coalition before he becomes Taoiseach for a second time …
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*Tánaiste Simon Harris (FG) with Clare TD, Joe Cooney (FG) and Kilkishen NS students. Photograph: Kevin Donovan. KILKISHEN gave a real example of “community spirit” as it welcomed the Tánaiste to switch on the Christmas lights.
*Tánaiste Simon Harris is welcomed to Kilkishen by Clare TD, Joe Cooney (FG) along with Cllr Pat Burke (FG) and Cllr Conor Ryan (FG). Photograph: Kevin Donovan. TÁNAISTE, Simon Harris (FG) has said an additional hospital facility is needed in the Mid-West region, weeks before the Health Minister is to issue recommendations on actions to …
A KILKEE man has been appointed as the Assistant Chief of Staff with the Irish Defence Forces.
*Tánaiste Simon Harris (FG) is welcomed to Ennis by ex TD Pat Breen (FG) and Cllr Mary Howard (FG). FINE GAEL is forgetting its roots and needs to remember its place as a centre-right party according to local members.
*Donald Trump. US PRESIDENT Donald Trump “would be more than welcome” to attend The Irish Open in Doonbeg, the Minister for Agriculture has said.
EIGHT FIGHTER jets are to be based at Shannon Airport as part of the Government’s plans to increase the capabilities of the Defence Forces.
*Senator Martin Conway. PRESSURE IS MOUNTING on Tánaiste Simon Harris (FG) over the manner in which Senator Martin Conway’s (FG) resignation from the Fine Gael parliamentary party has been handled while the Clare Oireachtas member is taking time off following the weekend revelations.