Menu
27/04/2009
'Frozen' Sports Spending Costing Construction Jobs
County council candidate Tom McNamara has said sport infrastructure spending in the Clare region has effectively been frozen, denying the local economy much need construction jobs.
He said the discontinuation of grant aid under the National Lottery-funded Sports Capital Programme will also affect dozens of community projects developing facilities.
Mr McNamara, who was involved in securing state-of-the-art community facilities and playing pitches in the heart of Kilmaley Parish, said that despite the tight budgetary situation, the government should consider some allocation for this year.
He warned the development of County Clare's sports and recreational infrastructure could come to a standstill if the state did not immediately reverse its funding decision.
"The discontinuation of this grant scheme means that the delivery of projects such as the Lees Road Sports and Amenity Park, Ennistymon Recreation & Leisure Centre, Mullagh Sports Field, Lisdoonvarna Fáilte Project and the Tulla Soccer Club complex is unlikely to be repeated in the near future," said Mr McNamara.
"It should be noted that the commencement of work on these projects would potentially create hundreds of much needed jobs in the construction industry."
He urged the government and local Oireachtas representatives to consider the restoration of funds under the Programme.
(PR/JM)
He said the discontinuation of grant aid under the National Lottery-funded Sports Capital Programme will also affect dozens of community projects developing facilities.
Mr McNamara, who was involved in securing state-of-the-art community facilities and playing pitches in the heart of Kilmaley Parish, said that despite the tight budgetary situation, the government should consider some allocation for this year.
He warned the development of County Clare's sports and recreational infrastructure could come to a standstill if the state did not immediately reverse its funding decision.
"The discontinuation of this grant scheme means that the delivery of projects such as the Lees Road Sports and Amenity Park, Ennistymon Recreation & Leisure Centre, Mullagh Sports Field, Lisdoonvarna Fáilte Project and the Tulla Soccer Club complex is unlikely to be repeated in the near future," said Mr McNamara.
"It should be noted that the commencement of work on these projects would potentially create hundreds of much needed jobs in the construction industry."
He urged the government and local Oireachtas representatives to consider the restoration of funds under the Programme.
(PR/JM)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 May 2015
Over 600 Construction Jobs To Be Created During Facilities Expansion In Cork
Over 600 construction jobs are expected to be created after planning permission was approved to the Cork Port Community to expand the existing facilities in Ringaskiddy.
Over 600 Construction Jobs To Be Created During Facilities Expansion In Cork
Over 600 construction jobs are expected to be created after planning permission was approved to the Cork Port Community to expand the existing facilities in Ringaskiddy.
22 October 2013
Construction Jobs Still Need To Be Created - McGlone
SDLP MLA and Chair of the All Party Group on Construction Patsy McGlone has responded to the announcement that the construction sector in Northern Ireland has 'exited' recession. Mr McGlone said: "The news that the construction industry in Northern Ireland is finally showing signs of recovery is to be welcomed.
Construction Jobs Still Need To Be Created - McGlone
SDLP MLA and Chair of the All Party Group on Construction Patsy McGlone has responded to the announcement that the construction sector in Northern Ireland has 'exited' recession. Mr McGlone said: "The news that the construction industry in Northern Ireland is finally showing signs of recovery is to be welcomed.
16 October 2008
Call For Executive To Meet As Jobs Crisis Looms
There has been a fresh call for an end to bickering over the failure of the NI Executive to meet.
Call For Executive To Meet As Jobs Crisis Looms
There has been a fresh call for an end to bickering over the failure of the NI Executive to meet.
03 September 2008
Teacher 'Drought 'Worsens As School Places Increase
A national teachers' union has hit out at figures showing a reduction in class sizes from the Department of Education. The Department said the ratio of pupils in classes of more than 30 decreased from a quarter to a fifth between 2006 and 2007.
Teacher 'Drought 'Worsens As School Places Increase
A national teachers' union has hit out at figures showing a reduction in class sizes from the Department of Education. The Department said the ratio of pupils in classes of more than 30 decreased from a quarter to a fifth between 2006 and 2007.
10 December 2012
IT Firm Creates 100 New Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, today announced that Mandiant, a specialist provider of IT security solutions is to establish an engineering and security operations centre in Dublin with the creation of 100 new jobs.
IT Firm Creates 100 New Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, today announced that Mandiant, a specialist provider of IT security solutions is to establish an engineering and security operations centre in Dublin with the creation of 100 new jobs.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
