The Government has today launched a new five-year plan to overhaul the apprenticeship system, a Fine Gael Minister has said. The plan will increase the number of new apprentices to 10,000 every year from 2025 and introduce a new grant for employers who take on apprentices.
Minister Heydon said: “I very much welcome the new Apprenticeship […]
Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister Martin Heydon welcomes the most recent update from the HSE in relation to the Day Procedure/Endoscopy, Oncology and Physical Therapy Unit as Naas General Hospital.
Minister Heydon says “This is a project I have pursued for many years, having brought previous Ministers for Health to visit our County hospital. The recent […]
Minister of State and Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon is seeking additional state funding for Mental Health supports for Young People in Kildare.
“The growing demand for mental health supports for young people in Kildare has not been matched by a parallel growth in services here and so young people are experiencing significant difficulty […]
As it was confirmed today that over 77,000 vaccines were administered up to yesterday, it is expected that the AstraZeneca vaccine could be approved by the end of this month.
Approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine would be a huge boost to our vaccination programme as it would allow a jump to about 100,000 vaccinations a week […]
I’m delighted for the great team and residents at the Curragh Lawns Nursing Home who were the first Kildare nursing home to receive the Pfizer Biontec vaccine today. A total of 37 Curragh Lawns residents and 52 staff received their vaccinations there today. Well done to Liam, Miriam, Valerie and all of the staff for […]
Summary of new Covid measures confirmed by the government this evening.
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Covid case numbers continue to rise around the Country. If you’re an employee or self employed, the Covid-19 Illness Benefit can provide you with income support if you’ve been diagnosed with #Covid or instructed by a GP or the HSE to self isolate. The payment is €350.
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As the number of Covid cases continue to rise, the Government has today agreed to move to full Level 5 from midnight tonight.
Non-essential retail and gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools can remain open until close of business tomorrow Thursday 31st December.
Level 5 restrictions will remain […]
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon T.D., today announced the launch of a €1 million call for proposals for innovative farm health, safety and wellbeing projects under the European Innovation Partnerships (EIP).
Kildare South TD and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Martin Heydon has welcomed some Kildare specific provisions within Budget 2020 including measures aimed at alleviating pressure on Bord na Móna, its workers and their families, as well as confirmation of funding from Health Minister Simon Health for the expansion of St Brigids Hospice […]