Labour TD for Cork South-West Michael McCarthy has warmly welcomed the successful outcome of the fisheries talks in Brussels, stating that it will create many jobs in coastal communities around Ireland. Deputy McCarthy says: “News that there are to be increased fish quotas for Celtic sea herring, tuna, boarfish and haddock is extremely positive because it will revitalise fishing activity in coastal communities all around the country including Cork South-West. [...]
McCarthy welcomes new school for Gaelscoil Cloch na gCoillte
Labour TD for Cork South-West Michael McCarthy has welcomed the 2012 school building plan published by the Department of Education today which confirms that building on a new school for Gaelscoil Cloich na Chaoilte will get underway this year. The school is one of 26 new schools at primary level which Education Minister Ruairi Quinn announced will go into construction in 2012. He also confirmed that work will begin on [...]
Podcast – December 14, 2011
Click in here to listen to Michael’s latest weekly podcast: Podcast – December 14, 2011 (mp3)
Michael appears on ‘A Week in Politics’
Click on the following link and watch from 5 mins 15 secs on to see Michael speak on the Croke Park Agreement: http://www.rte.ie/player/#!v=1126328
Michael on C103′s ‘Cork Today’ about Budget 2012
Michael on C103″s “Cork Today” about Budget 2012 (mp3)
McCarthy welcomes Minister’s move on disability allowance
Labour TD for Cork South-West Michael McCarthy has welcomed the news that Minister Joan Burton has suspended plans to change disability allowances pending a review of the measure. Deputy McCarthy said: “This is a particularly welcome move by Minister Burton which signals a willingness on the Government’s part to engage and listen to those people who are directly affected by measures announced in the Budget. The decision follows concerns raised [...]
