NEW SOCIAL HOUSING IN DUBLIN 15 UNVEILED BY JOAN
16 November 2015
Brand new social housing units were unveiled at Rossan Court in Waterville, Dublin 15 today by Joan. She performed the opening at one of the units, handing over the keys to the four-bedroom house to the tenant, who is due to formally move in to their new home in the next week. The estate, made … Continue reading NEW SOCIAL HOUSING IN DUBLIN 15 UNVEILED BY JOAN
DOUBLE GOOD NEWS FOR DUBLIN WEST AS UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN AND BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB HIRING
10 November 2015
Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, has welcomed CSO figures which show the Live Register falling by over 11% in the Blanchardstown area. There were 6,230 people on the Live Register in Blanchardstown last month, a fall of 11% since October 2014. In the Navan Road area, the Live Register was down … Continue reading DOUBLE GOOD NEWS FOR DUBLIN WEST AS UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN AND BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB HIRING
DUBLIN 15 SCHOOLS URGED TO APPLY TO €40M SUMMER WORKS SCHEME – BURTON
9 November 2015
Primary and post-primary schools in Dublin 15 are being urged to apply to the latest Summer Works Scheme, the application process for which opened on Thursday (5th November). Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, is advising schools to submit their applications over the next two weeks, before the November 27th deadline. The … Continue reading DUBLIN 15 SCHOOLS URGED TO APPLY TO €40M SUMMER WORKS SCHEME – BURTON
JOAN VISITS INDIAN FAMILY ASSOCATION GATHERING
8 November 2015
JOAN VISITS CASTLEKNOCK TOASTMASTERS
7 November 2015
ALL DUBLIN WEST PRIMARY SCHOOLS TO GET MINOR WORKS FUND THIS MONTH
6 November 2015
Every Dublin West primary school is set to receive a Minor Works Grant, to help them purchase new equipment and furniture, in the next two weeks. Tánaiste Joan Burton has confirmed that the grant will once again issue to each school on November 20th. The Tánaiste said: “I am very pleased to be able to … Continue reading ALL DUBLIN WEST PRIMARY SCHOOLS TO GET MINOR WORKS FUND THIS MONTH
DUBLIN WEST FAMILIES TO GET INCOME BOOST FROM JANUARY
4 November 2015
Increase in payments announced as Labour launches new ‘Better for Families’ campaign Approximately 164,000 families across Dublin will receive a boost to their incomes when changes to social welfare payments come into effect soon, according to Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton. The Tánaiste was speaking as Labour launched its ‘Better for … Continue reading DUBLIN WEST FAMILIES TO GET INCOME BOOST FROM JANUARY
DUBLIN 15 SCHOOLS INVITED TO TAKE UP 1916 ART CHALLENGE
3 November 2015
Primary schools in Dublin 15 have been invited to take part in a new nationwide 1916 Centenary Schools Art competition by Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton. An initiative of the Labour Party, the competition is open to all primary schools. Students are invited to submit a piece of artwork on the theme … Continue reading DUBLIN 15 SCHOOLS INVITED TO TAKE UP 1916 ART CHALLENGE
BURTON OUTLINES BUDGET BENEFITS AT DUBLIN WEST LABOUR MEETING
20 October 2015
Speaking at Constituency meeting of the Labour Party in Castleknock Monday 19th October: This week, the Government will proceed with three key, interlocking pieces of the Budget. The Finance Bill, to give effect to the USC changes that will benefit every worker. The Social Welfare Bill, which I oversee as Social Protection Minister, to increase … Continue reading BURTON OUTLINES BUDGET BENEFITS AT DUBLIN WEST LABOUR MEETING
ST. MOCHTA’S FC NEW ‘CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE’ UNVEILED
12 October 2015
Joan joined members of the Hughes family in cutting the ribbon at the new ‘Christy Hughes Centre of Excellence’ at St. Mochta’s F.C. on Saturday (10th October). The centre is named in honour of a long-time stalwart of the club. The centre includes a new clubhouse, and astro-turf training pitches, and in 2016 new floodlights will … Continue reading ST. MOCHTA’S FC NEW ‘CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE’ UNVEILED