Colm Burke TD @ColmBurkeTD@respublicae.eu

Confirmed by John McKeon Sec Gen of Dept of Social Protection that over 11,200 Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in Ireland are in employment @irishexaminer @OpinionLine96 @CorksRedFM

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The Irish Gov is spending millions reopening the old #UlsterCanal between Lough Erne & Clones

There are no plans to reopen the section in Counties Armagh & Tyrone

Republic’s Minister @HHumphreysFG calls on NI politicians to open the entire link

MORE: https://t.co/uqW4D9HW0k…

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From little acorns! Today @Mercycork celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of St Mary's Ward which heralded the beginning of the innovative Geriatric Medicine speciality in our hospital #TheMercyWay @mercy_nursing @CcoHse @BridAOSullivan @MichealMartinTD @HSELive

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Health Committee Select Committee is today dealing with additional funding of €1.392 billion required by @roinnslainte for 2022. Total health budget for 2022 will now be €22.575 billion.

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Good news that Cabinet has approved the purchase of 90 new battery electric carriages for delivery in 2026. A large number of these are ear-marked for the new metropolitan rail network planned for Cork. 🚊 🚆

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Despite the highest share of adults with third level qualifications in the EU and large R&D-intensive sectors, Ireland has consistently performed poorly on research and development.

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In 8 days Ireland celebrates the centenary of independence. The fact that we have doubled the number of people at work in just 30 years is a remarkable achievement. Practically no other European country has achieved this feat.
#positiveireland #infact

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4) Ireland has the sixth highest share of social housing (as a % of total housing) in the OECD, and twice the EU average.
In the EU, Govt spending on housing development (as a share of all govt spend) is the highest among western countries, and double EU average.
RT @danobrien20: 3) 'Supply, supply, supply' has been the mantra, quite correctly. But that may make people that the supply side is utterly failing. Housing output is average compared to peers, which is …

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3) 'Supply, supply, supply' has been the mantra, quite correctly. But that may make people that the supply side is utterly failing. Housing output is average compared to peers, which is not enough!
Unusually well-informed piece in today's @businessposthq
https://www.businesspost.ie/news-focus/moving-on-is-our-property-pipeline-in-jeopardy/
RT @danobrien20: Irish house prices have not been rising unusually fast and are not unusually expensive. Last week's Demograp…

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RT @Mark_J_Henry: In 10 days' time we will celebrate the centenary of Ireland's independence. We have a lot to be proud of. We live 25 years longer than the Irish did in the 1920s, for example, that's a whole generation we've added to our lifespan. 1/2
#positiveireland

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RT @FineGael: 🧑‍💼👨‍💼👩‍🏭👩‍💻The Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme will help eligible businesses with their energy bills, up to a max of €10,000 per month.

This is another way Fine Gael is putting money back in people’s pockets and helping with the cost of living.

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Meeting with Don O’Leary at visit to @CorkLifeCentre with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, @padraigosull and Cllr Tony Fitzgerald. Negotiations ongoing for more a structured funding process to be put in place

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Great to meet with the students and teachers of @NorthPresCork on a school visit with Minister @SimonHarrisTD Very good question and answer session with students outlining their career choices both in apprenticeships and third level and changes they would like to see.

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RT @SimonHarrisTD: Evening from Blarney! Busy day in Cork & some very significant announcements for further & higher education in the area. Quick overview here

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RT @NorthPresCork: Delighted to welcome @SimonHarrisTD today at this exciting time for our school. The minister engaged with students on progression to universities & options such as apprenticeships. The students were inspired to take part in conversation with the Minister. A wonderful experience!

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RT @Maggie_Cusack: Delighted to welcome @SimonHarrisTD to our Bishopstown campus @MTU_ie Great to have the green light to proceed with the work on our project to extend & refurb our 1974 building @DeptofFHed #SucceedingTogether #OurSharedVision

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RT @gerard_odonovan: Great announcement today by @SimonHarrisTD and supported by government for substantial capital funding for @MTU_ie Bishopstown Campus which will benefit staff and students for generations #succedingtogether #oursharedvision

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RT @jerrybuttimer: Significant day in @MTU_ie Cork @CorkETB delighted to join @SimonHarrisTD @ColmBurkeTD
✅ New college of further eduction in Bishopstown
🔴 Extension & upgrade to MTU

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Expansion plans for MTU to be announced today by @SimonHarrisTD when he visits Cork. His schedule will include a visit to @NorthPresCork and also announcing details of the expansion of ETB campus Bishopstown

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RT @AaronMansworth: We are so very proud of our 6 wonderful team members shortlisted for tonight’s @IHI_Ireland awards from across @TrigonHotels @MetropoleCork @No1CorkHotel #HospitalityAwards #hospitalitymanagement #IHIawards #greatestindustryintheworld

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