Debt resolution will become easier for small businesses

November 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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SMALL private companies will now be able to apply directly to the Circuit Court if they need to have an examiner appointed. This was announced Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD today. The change will be implemented through the Companies Acts which will be contained in the upcoming Companies Bill, scheduled for publication before the end of 2012 and enactment by the Oireachtas after that. Fine Gael Senator Deirdre Clune is welcoming this much needed development.

“I am delighted that the government is stepping in to address the issue of SME debt. This progress will make it cheaper and easier for viable businesses to restructure their debts.

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New Local Enterprise Offices will help Cork businesses

November 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Fine Gael Senator Deirdre Clune is welcoming the drafting of legislation to dissolve the City and County Enterprise Boards and replace them with Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs).

“This reform is part of the Action Plan for Jobs and aims to support enterprises at a local level. ??“It is my hope that businesses in Cork will avail of this invaluable resource. This change will result in the correct support, information and advice being accessible at local level for businesses. A ‘one-stop-shop’ will be set up for small businesses in each local authority.

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All teachers need training in bullying prevention

November 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Deirdre Clune

SENATOR Deirdre Clune is calling on the Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn to introduce a ‘Bullying Prevention’ module which would be compulsory for all teaching students. At the moment in Ireland many teaching institutions do not offer a subject which equips teachers to deal with bullying in schools.

“Bullying is not a new phenomenon and teachers need to be educated on the best way to nip bullying in the bud before it escalates.

“They spend a lot of time interacting with students so are in the best position to spot warning signs and act quickly.

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Martin misleading the people of Cork claims senator

November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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FINE Gael Senator for Cork South Central, Deirdre Clune is hitting out at Fianna Fail leader Michael Martin after he circulated leaflets campaigning against the property tax in the Cork area. The leaflets exclaim that ‘now is not the time’ for a property tax to be introduced. Deirdre Clune is challenging Fianna Fail on the content of their campaign…

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New Children’s Hospital will benefit sick children in Cork

November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Deirdre Clune

FINE Gael Senator Deirdre Clune has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Health, James Reilly that the new National Children’s Hospital is to be located at St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8.

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Daylight savings is not practical

October 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Senator Deirdre Clune has called the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan Government to amend the current daylight saving system by keeping Ireland on ‘Summer time’ all year round. This weekend the clocks will go back one hour.

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Technology Visa would accelerate growth in web sector

October 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Deirdre Clune

This week (yesterday and today) the Dublin Web Summit took place which is the largest tech conference in Europe. Over 200 international speakers have presented and 3,000 plus attendees were expected. These included CEOs behind heavy hitters like Twitter, Skype and Pinterest as well as start-up entrepreneurs and everything in between.

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A change of culture is crucial for child protection

October 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Deirdre Clune

Ombudsman for Children, Emily Logan published her annual report today. 2011 saw a significant rise of 22% in the number of complaints received by the office. She acknowledged the contribution made by many individuals within the public sector to children’s lives.

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