News & Statements
Update: Social Welfare Supports for Self-Employed, 25th June 2015
To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the self-employed may qualify for various social welfare supports...
Update: Unemployment among Previously Self-Employed, 25th June 2015
To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of previously self-employed currently remaining unemployed and on the live register...
Update: United Kingdom and European Union, 25th June 2015
To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the ongoing situation which may lead to the United Kingdom exiting the European Union...
Update: Youth Unemployment Alleviation Measures, 25th June 2015
To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the various youth unemployment alleviation measures have resulted in successful full time job placements...
The need for a common European response to migration challenges
I welcome the opportunity to speak to reinforce as strongly as I can Madame Brasseur's call for action and Mr Mariani's call for a common European response to the immigration issue.
Clune criticises calls by the French Interior Minister for a clampdown on Uber
The sharing economy in Europe is estimated to be worth €10 billion and forecasted to grow to €250 billion in the next decade.
Update: Accommodating Needs of Borrowers, 24th June 2015
To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that the lending institutions are taking sufficient steps to accommodate the needs of borrowers...
Update: Alternative Energy Production, 24th June 2015
To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the various forms of alternative energy production...
Update: Availability of Critical Infrastructure, 24th June 2015
To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the availability of adequate critical infrastructure...
Update: Banking Facilities for Hotel & Catering Sector, 24th June 2015
To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which adequate banking facilities continue to be made available to the hotel and catering sector...