Minister Breen, requests the Low Pay Commission to review the rates for “board and lodgings” which are reckonable as part of the national minimum wage.

September 13th, 2016 - Pat Breen
Posted in Dail Debates, Press Releases

Minister for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen T.D., today asked the Low Pay Commission to review the rates for “board and lodgings” which are reckonable as part of the …

Statement on the Tragic Events in Kilkee

September 12th, 2016 - Pat Breen
Posted in Press Releases

Today we had a stark reminder of the courage, dedication and selflessness or those unique and brave people who make up the crews of our rescue and emergency services.

Each …

Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen TD launches ‘Construction Safety Week 2016’

September 12th, 2016 - Pat Breen
Posted in Press Releases

csjaw2swiaafz-jMinister applauds construction workers who speak about their accidents and rehabilitation in order to help others in a moving new video series ‘IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE’

Minister for …

More than one quarter of a million euro for Shannon Project – Minister Pat Breen.

September 11th, 2016 - Pat Breen
Posted in Press Releases

More than one quarter of a million euro is to be provided for looped walks in Shannon.

The money was allocated to Clare County Council for the Shannon Looped Walks …

Credit Guarantee Scheme backs over €56m in lending to Irish SMEs – Minister Pat Breen

September 8th, 2016 - Pat Breen
Posted in Press Releases

More than 2,500 jobs supported or maintained in the lifetime of the Credit Guarantee Scheme

The Minister for Employment and Small Business, Mr. Pat Breen, T.D., today (Thursday) welcomed the …