Rural Clare to continue to sit in Digital Blackness

May 26th, 2008 - Pat Breen
Posted in Environment/Energy and Natural Resources, Press Releases

Fine Gael’s Deputy Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Clare T.D. Pat Breen commenting on weekend reports that the Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed that they will not be contributing…

Breen demands extra funding for the elderly

May 22nd, 2008 - Pat Breen
Posted in Health/Social Welfare, Press Releases

Fine Gael’s Deputy Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Clare T.D. Breen is calling on Central Government to increase the funding for Clare County Council to operate the Housing Adaptation Grant…

BREEN QUESTIONS ENNIS TOWN COUNCIL ON TULLA ROAD CLOSURE

May 19th, 2008 - Pat Breen
Posted in Press Releases, Transport/Sports/Tourism

Fine Gael’s Deputy Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Clare T.D. Pat Breen questioned today why Ennis Town Council did not stipulate in the contract to upgrade the Corrovorrin Railway Bridge…

Breen warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe

May 15th, 2008 - Pat Breen
Posted in Dail Debates, European/Foreign Affairs/Defence/Justice

I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this important debate, to which good contributions have been made so far.  Good contributions were also made to the debate…

BREEN HIGHLIGHTS CRISIS IN BURMA

May 14th, 2008 - Pat Breen
Posted in Dail Debates, European/Foreign Affairs/Defence/Justice

I congratulate the Minister on his appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs.  It is obvious the crisis in Burma is escalating by the minute.  Today we hear the Burmese authorities…