Elderly and Sick - Soft Targets for Finance Minister - BREEN

October 15th, 2008 - Pat Breen
Posted in Enterprise, Press Releases
Fine Gael’s Deputy Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Clare T.D. Pat Breen described yesterday’s budget as “savage” claiming that the greatest pain was inflicted on the elderly, the poor, and…

Air Travel Tax is “Bad news for Shannon Airport and for Tourism Industry in the West of Ireland - BREEN

October 15th, 2008 - Pat Breen
Posted in Press Releases, Transport/Sports/Tourism
Fine Gael’s Deputy Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Clare T.D. Pat Breen has slammed the air travel tax introduced in the Budget saying that it is bad news for Shannon…

Taxation changes - Budget 2010

October 14th, 2008 - Pat Breen
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Posted in Your Entitlements Guide

• A Carbon Tax €15 / Tonne will apply immediately to the price of petrol (+3.5%) and diesel (+4.5%); from May 2010 to Heating Oil
(+8.5%) and Natural Gas (+6%);…

Breen demands Government Action on behalf of the Aer Lingus Workers at Shannon Airport

October 10th, 2008 - Pat Breen
Posted in Dail Debates, Transport/Sports/Tourism

Deputy Pat Breen: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise this highly important matter in the House.  It was a sad day at Shannon Airport last Monday when…

Breen lauds the contribution of Clare FM in giving local communities a voice and calls for continued support for Community Based projects at Eiri Cora Baiscinn and Jet FM in Shannon - Broadcasting Bill 2008

October 10th, 2008 - Pat Breen
Posted in Dail Debates, Environment/Energy and Natural Resources

 Deputy Pat Breen: Yes, it will be tomorrow and I will contribute on both days.    I welcome the Broadcasting Bill 2008.  Undoubtedly, while the media have transformed our lives, things have…