Today (Tuesday 22 December) I formally opened the procurement process for the State Intervention to provide high quality, high speed broadband nationwide by 2020 - this is a defining moment for our citizens, the telecommunications sector, and for our economy, which marks the beginning of the largest and most significant broadband intervention ever in Ireland.
16/12/2023 NO REPRO FEE, MAXWELLS DUBLIN Minister for Energy, Alex White TD at the launch of the Energy White Paper in Dublin’s Mansion House. PIC: NO FEE, MAXWELLPHOTOGRAPHY.IE
I welcome today’s announcement that Leopardstown-based SSE is to become the first large business in Ireland to become a ‘living wage’ employer. From New Year’s Day, the energy utility will guarantee to pay all its employees at least €11.50 an hour.
Recently I met with Helen and Des Fox in Broadford, Ballinteer. Their participation in the Better Energy Homes scheme allowed them to undertake energy efficiency improvements
I campaigned against the eighth amendment to the constitution in 1983, and I look forward to the day it is repealed.
