Posts by: John Paul O' Shea
Changes to Employment Permits System Announced to Address Skill Shortages in Agriculture, Transport & Home Care Sectors
– Dairy farm assistants, bus and coach drivers, and home carers now eligible for employment permits Minister Damien English has...
Fuel Allowance Expansion – Update
I have received an update from Minister Heather Humphreys on the application processes for the fuel allowance expansion. People can apply...
Minister Humphreys Announces Increased Earnings Disregards for Disability Allowance and Blind Pension
Recipients of Disability Allowance and Blind Pension will be able to earn €165 per week and retain their full social welfare...
Government Announces €9million in Additional Supports for Student Nurses and Midwives.
The Government has announced €9 million in additional supports for student nurses and midwives. New supports include: New annual...
Government Allocates Record Funding To Animal Welfare Organisations
North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the allocation of Government funding of over €5.8m to 99 animal welfare...