Donnelly and McWilliams talk Economics with Wicklow Students
Last week, myself and Economist David McWilliams visited Collaiste Chill Mhantain, Wicklow Town, to participate in a debate with students on whether Ireland should leave the Euro. The level of debate amongst Collaiste Chill Mhantain’s economic students was hugely impressive. The students are a credit to their parents and teachers. Monetary policy, the banking crisis,...
Wicklow has the second highest childcare costs in the state
Research from Newstalk, last week showed that the average cost of childcare in County Wicklow is €220.60 per week for one child. The national average is €162. I am once again calling on the Government to do more to support young families, who are being squeezed by increased taxes, high childcare costs, and alarmed by...
Asking the Government to reverse disability cuts
This week, Finian McGrath’s introduced a Private Members Bill calling on the Government to reverse cuts to the disability sector and honour the promises to the disabled, made the Programme for Government. I took the opportunity to point out that the cumulative impact of the disability cuts indicate that the sector is being targeted by...
Services to Continue in St.Catherine’s
Minister Kathleen Lynch announced that services will continue in St.Catherine’s in Wicklow. St.Catherine’s looks after hundreds of children with special needs in the County and is dealing with a difficult financial position. Despite these financial difficulties, Minister Lynch has confirmed in a meeting with myself and the other TDs from Wicklow and East Carlow, that...
A new School for Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole
A huge thanks to everyone who came down to Charlesland Golf Club and Hotel last night for the public meeting on the urgent need for school places in Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole. Over 100 people attended to discuss the proposal sent to the Department of Education, and debate short term and long term solutions. We...
A New School for Greystones, Delgany & Kilcoole
Many parents in Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole have spoken to me about the shortage of junior infant places for this coming September. I have contacted schools, Minister Quinn’s office and the County Council, and would like to provide an update. A new school is urgently needed. Nearly 200 children do not have an offer of...
