Minister for Communications Alex White today (Wednesday) said the announcement that the Six Nations Rugby Championship will continue to be broadcast live on a free-to-air terrestrial TV channel until 2021 was a positive development, which he would take into account when considering the future designation of the tournament.
I urge local primary and post-primary schools to apply to the latest Summer Works Scheme, which opened today, before the November 27th deadline.
A total of €40 million is being made available for the scheme next year. It funds small and medium scale building works such as gas, electrical and mechanical works, roof and window upgrades, and structural improvements.
Today I welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus is to operate three new US routes from next year, creating over 200 jobs for pilots, cabin crew and ground staff.
Today I welcomed the announcement that Sage is to employ 300 people in a new headquarters in Sandyford. Sage is the world’s leading small business accounting, payments and payroll solutions provider.
Today I officially opened St Colmcille’s National School in Knocklyon, Dublin 16. The state-of-the-art school serves 1,600 pupils and employs 80 teachers, 23 special needs assistants and 11 ancillary staff.
I want to start by acknowledging the critical part that Irish business has performed – and continues to perform – in the sustainable recovery that our country is now experiencing.
In doing so, I also want to share some thoughts about the relationship between business – particularly SMEs – and the State. Because I believe that our continued economic success depends, in large part, on the Government supporting and driving innovation throughout the economy. This is in addition to its traditional role of providing the environment, infrastructure and public services that businesses need if they are to enjoy sustained success.
As Minister for Energy, I welcome Bord Gáis Energy’s (BGE) announcement that it is to reduce its residential gas unit rate by 2.5%, and its electricity unit rate by 2%, from 1st October 2015. BGE estimates that the price reductions will reduce annual domestic energy bills by €44.59, or by nearly €100 when added to earlier BGE price cuts.
Dublin South TD Alex Wh
ite has welcomed this week’s official opening of Mount Carmel Community Hospital in Churchtown. The hospital, which currently employs 60 staff, has been redeveloped as a dedicated community hospital for the Dublin area after the HSE bought it for €11 million in April 2014.
The Labour Party is seeking to recruit a dynamic professional secretarial assistant based in Dublin. The role will involve administrative organisation of constituency office affairs including a full range of secretarial duties and direct communication with constituents/correspondence. This is a busy and demanding role, which required a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity, flexibility and keen personal initiative.
I would like to wish all students in Dublin Rathdown who are waiting nervously on their Leaving Certificate results the very best of luck. It’s a particularly nerve-wracking time.
