KENNY WELCOMES FUNDING FOR OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION NS IN DONNYCARNEY
Posted on May 30, 2014 2:29 PM
Dublin Bay North Labour TD Seán Kenny has welcomed the provision of funding for a room to cater for home school laisons and a parents room at Our Lady of Consolation NS in Donnycarney. "Our Lady of Consolation NS requires this funding as they continue to provide primary education to our local children." "I warmly welcome the funding. It is vitally important that the country maintains its educational facilities at primary level, in order to accommodate the increasing numbers of pupils over the next few years. We have to plan ahead for this, and this funding is a part of...
KENNY WELCOMES 50 NEW FINANCE JOBS FOR DUBLIN
Posted on May 29, 2014 12:55 PM
Dublin Bay North Labour T.D., Sean Kenny, has welcomed the announcement of 50 new jobs by DMS Offshore Investment Services. "The new jobs are in the area of fund governance and risk management at its European operations centre in Dublin. DMS is an authorised Alternative Investment Fund Manager and already employs over 200 people in its offices in Dublin and around the world." "International financial services is a key sector which is a key target area for growth in the Action Plan for Jobs. There has been expansion in this area in recent years and the news that DMS are...
KENNY WELCOMES OPENING OF ASHLIN PSYCHIATRIC UNIT AT BEAUMONT HOSPITAL
Posted on May 22, 2014 1:10 PM
Dublin Labour TD Sean Kenny has welcomed the opening of the new inpatient psychiatric unit for North Dublin. "The Ashlin Centre is a brand new facility that is purpose built as an inpatient psychiatric unit for North Dublin Mental Health Services. Acute inpatient treatment and care for general adult and psychiatry of old age services will be provided in this new centre. This uniquely designed mental health facility will provide a safe and therapeutic environment to facilitate service users journey to recovery." "The Ashlin Centre is located at Beaumont Hospital and replaces the unit formerly located in St. Ita's Portrane...
KENNY WELCOMES FUNDING FOR EXTRA CLASSROOMS
Posted on May 19, 2014 11:38 AM
Dublin Bay North Labour TD Seán Kenny has welcomed the provision of funding for 2 special needs classrooms at The Donahies Community School and 1 autism support classroom at Holy Trinity Senior NS. "The Donahies Community School and Holy Trinity National School both need this funding as they continue to provide primary education to our local children." "I warmly welcome the funding. It is vitally important that the country maintains its educational facilities at primary level, in order to accommodate the increasing numbers of pupils over the next few years. We have to plan ahead for this, and this funding...
VITAL FUNDING NEEDED FOR DARNDALE CHILDCARE SERVICE TO AVOID CLOSURE - KENNY
Posted on May 13, 2014 6:02 PM
Labour TD, Sean Kenny, told the Minister for Children, Charlie Flanagan, in the Dáil that the Darndale Belcamp Integrated Childcare Service Ltd, also known as Jigsaw Crèche, is facing closure unless it receives funding urgently. "Speaking in the Dail during a Topical Issues debate this evening, Deputy Kenny said: "The Darndale Belcamp Integrated Childcare Service Ltd, known also as Jigsaw Crèche, has evolved from its beginning in 2001 into being the largest community crèche in the country and now caters for 260 children daily. Ninety per cent of these children are from the immediate catchment area of Darndale, Belcamp and...
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING A HUGELY POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR WORKERS - KENNY
Posted on May 13, 2014 3:51 PM
Labour TD Sean Kenny has warmly welcomed the announcement that Government is to proceed with legislation to support the right of workers to partake in collective bargaining with their employers. "This is a massively positive development for workers, and has been a hugely important issue for the Labour Party in Government, and one that has long been sought by the wider Labour movement. The new legislation will also provide protection to workers from being victimised by unscrupulous employers who do not wish to see their workers come together to negotiate for fairness at work. It will also seek to restrict...
KENNY WELCOMES SUMMER SCHOOL WORKS SCHEME ACROSS DUBLIN BAY NORTH
Posted on May 2, 2014 10:35 AM
Dublin Bay North Labour TD Sean Kenny has welcomed the news that the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has announced a second round of structural improvements that schools across Dublin Bay North will be able to avail of this summer. "Around €35 million is being provided by the Department of Education and Skills under the second round of funding for the Summer Works Scheme 2014. The successful schools will receive money to improve and upgrade existing school buildings. This second round of funding will allow schools to carry out works to roofing and also to toilet facilities...
KENNY WELCOMES GOLD COIN RELEASED TO COMMEMORATE THE BATTLE OF CLONTARF
Posted on May 1, 2014 2:34 PM
Dublin Bay North Labour TD Sean Kenny has said that the new €20 limited edition Gold Proof collector coin that commemorates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf is an appropriate way to remember a major turning point in the history of Ireland. "The Battle of Clontarf coin features a carved portrayal of High King of Ireland Brian Ború and the words 'Clontarf 1014'. As with all circulating and collector coins, the obverse bears the traditional representation of the Irish harp, known as the Brian Ború Harp." "This little golden coin marks the millennium of one of the great...
