ALL OVER-70S CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR FREE GP CARE – BURTON
31 July 2015
Over-70s in Dublin West who do not already have a medical card can now sign up for free GP care, the Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, has confirmed. The registration process for over 70s free GP care begins today (Friday 31st July), and the service will be available from Wednesday. The Tánaiste said: … Continue reading ALL OVER-70S CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR FREE GP CARE – BURTON
BURTON WELCOMES LOCAL CHILDCARE GRANTS AS LABOUR LAUNCH NEW CAMPAIGN
30 July 2015
‘Let’s Talk About Childcare’ campaign seeks parents’ views Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, has welcomed news that a number of childcare facilities in Dublin 15 have been awarded grants today as part of a €7million government scheme for early years services. Facilities in the local area which benefit from the … Continue reading BURTON WELCOMES LOCAL CHILDCARE GRANTS AS LABOUR LAUNCH NEW CAMPAIGN
JOAN ATTENDS THE LAUNCH OF JIM LACEY’S NEW BOOK
24 July 2015
Joan, attended the launch of Jim Lacey’s new book “The Barony of Castleknock”, Thursday night (23/07/2015) at Luttrellstown Golf Club. The book was officially launched on the night by James Connolly Herron (Grandson of James Connolly, 1916 Proclamation signatory). The book is a celebration of the History of Dublin 7 and Dublin 15, from medieval times through … Continue reading Joan Attends the Launch of Jim Lacey’s New Book
BURTON ANNOUNCES €3.8M FUNDING TO BUILD SOCIAL HOUSING IN MULHUDDART
23 July 2015
Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, has announced a total of €12.9m to build or acquire 69 social housing units in Fngal County. The allocation is part of a package of funding outlined today by Environment Minister, Alan Kelly. Joan Burton said: “The investment will be given to Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) … Continue reading BURTON ANNOUNCES €3.8M FUNDING TO BUILD SOCIAL HOUSING IN MULHUDDART
JOAN TURNS SOD FOR NATIONAL INDOOR SPORT ARENA
17 July 2015
Joan along with Cllr Mary McCamley, visiting the site of the National Indoor Sports Arena.
FUNDING SECURED FOR COOLMINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ROOF
17 July 2015
I am pleased to confirm that my colleague, Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan, is to provide funding for Coolmine Community School to replace the school building’s roof. The funding is being provided under the Emergency Works Scheme. The main purpose of the Emergency Works Scheme is to ensure the availability of funding for urgent works to … Continue reading Funding Secured For Coolmine Community School Roof
NEW SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANTS ON THE WAY FOR DUBLIN 15 SCHOOLS
7 July 2015
Following today’s cabinet meeting. I, along with my cabinet colleagues approved 610 additional Special Needs Assistant posts for schools across the country, starting in September. The additional posts were announced in detail by Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan. Among the primary schools in Dublin 15 receiving new SNA posts are Scoil Bhride, Hansfield Educate Together … Continue reading NEW SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANTS ON THE WAY FOR DUBLIN 15 SCHOOLS
UNEMPLOYMENT CONTINUES TO FALL IN DUBLIN WEST
6 July 2015
Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, has welcomed the latest CSO figures this week which show unemployment in the Blanchardstown area is down 12 per cent, compared with the same time last year.
JOAN WELCOMES MOVE TO RELOCATE ROTUNDA MATERNITY SERVICES TO CONNOLLY HOSPITAL
30 June 2015
One of the most famous hospitals in Ireland is to be relocated, following a proposal by the hospital to move to a new site.
DUBLIN 15 HEALTH GROUPS RECEIVE LOTTO FUNDING BOOST
29 June 2015
Tánaiste Joan Burton has confirmed that three groups in Dublin 15 have been awarded funding under the National Lottery Grant programme.