Claire Kerrane TD
@ClaireKerrane
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Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon & Galway. Spokesperson on Agriculture & Rural Affairs
County Roscommon
Joined May 2012
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Usually just before midnight I’d post a collage of memories from the year - and I am lucky to have had many but 2023 will always be the year I lost Nanny. Nanny was the biggest part of my life for as long as I can remember.
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Will Claire Byrne be doing a show on those who vote and don’t vote for Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael?
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Eamon Ryan: let’s rob people of their only source of heating while people are going cold in their homes. Many people who buy turf are older and can no longer physically safe it themselves. This is tone deaf from Government and will be resisted.
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Disappointing to see 14 of the 36 women elected to the 33rd Dáil vote against an extension to maternity leave for those mothers who have faced so many challenges during their maternity leave because of Covid19. The
@matleave2020
campaign will continue and intensify.
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Not a single Senior Minister in this Government from Donegal to Limerick along the entire Atlantic seaboard. Not good enough for the West
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I was specifically asked if I use my salary to cover constituency expenses. I do. I run two constituency offices. So what?
Slow news day.
Sinn Féin TD says she has to ‘dip into’ €96k salary to run two constituency offices
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28 years old and just been asked for ID to buy scratch cards.
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The same Defence Force whose members are living in their cars under Fine Gael? Respect?
There is only one Óglaigh na hÉireann. If SF are serious about being a legitimate political party, they need to show respect for our
@defenceforces
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Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Green Party and the Regional Group vote to continue the practice of 65 years signing on the dole at retirement. No recognition of their contribution after a lifetime of work. Shame on them.
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👇This day last year nominating
@MaryLouMcDonald
as Taoiseach. I cannot wait for the day she leads our country✨
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I was proud to join Sinn Féin over 10 years ago. Just as proud today.
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Happy to clarify. This call follows a misleading headline from the Independent (😱🙄) on long standing party policy. Welcome to the Minimum Essential Standard of Living (MESL) Minister and media. I’ve published policy on this and legislation twice - all detailed.
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe calls on Sinn Féin to clarify its position on social welfare payments after call for €50 hike in dole
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Not a single Fianna Fáil TD in the chamber during debate to save Local Employment Services and Job Clubs. Some of them have been very vocal in support of these services in their constituencies. Different story when they come to Dublin
#KeepOurDoorsOpen
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Listening to
@rteliveline
discussing new housing development in Dublin charging rent for pets. €75 per cat per month in one viewer’s case. Nearly €2,000 extra rent a year. Couldn’t make it up!
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In 2018 Fianna Fáil brought forward legislation to put an end to forcing Lone Parents into court to seek maintenance to allow them to retain their income support. I re-introduced that legislation last year. Tonight we voted and Fianna Fáil voted against progressing it. Shameful
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It was a very simple question....
'What is affordable housing?' -
@PearseDoherty
challenges the programme for government.
#TonightVMTV
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I am excited for the challenge ahead and I am proud of the strong team put forward by my party from all regions. I have always been immensely proud to come from a rural part of Ireland and I look forward to holding Minister Humphreys to account every step of the way.
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Proud 🇵🇸
‘Free free Palestine’ chants at the SF Ard Fheis following the address by Palestine’s ambassador to Ireland Jilan Abdalmajid
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Just home from Dublin in time. My newest addition.
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Also absolute LOL at idea of us cosying up to Fianna Fáil from a party IN Government with them and not for first time 😂
WATCH: "I think this is a love letter to Fianna Fáil"
@neasa_neasa
reacts to Sinn Féin's alternative budget proposals
#TonightVMTV
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Fine Gael spoke more about Sinn Féin on
@rtetwip
than about themselves and their own policies. They particularly struggle with the pension age issue which had they their way would be 67 today and a Jobseekers rate payment at 65. Doesn’t matter what job you are in.
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Having been in touch with
@AddressingLife
today I will seek the Minister’s support for this amendment and for it to be named after Brendan Bjorn as a fitting tribute to him in ensuring no other parent(s) will suffer that additional pain during bereavement as his Mam has.
.
@ClaireKerrane
publishes amendment to Disability Allowance legislation to extend payment following death of a child
"It is an important change that will make a difference to families who sadly lose a child they were caring for at home."
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👇Yet according to Farmers who attended said meeting no Farmer mentioned Sinn Féin🤷♀️
Petrifying reporting I’d call it.
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Great to visit Arranmore today with
@PearseDoherty
and
@PadraigMacL
So many exciting plans for developing the island and making it a sustainable place to live and work. Looking forward to engaging with the groups we met today as party spokesperson for the Islands
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I wasn’t invited and wasn’t there. Those type of events wouldn’t be my cup of tea.
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Tánaiste now dressing up the last Budget as a cost of living package to make it look like they are doing more than they actually are. A €400 million package, more than half of it already announced last December, won’t scratch the surface.
@sinnfeinireland
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The Minister has agreed to accept my amendment increasing the amount of money musicians can earn while keeping the
#PUP
Well done to the MEAI and
@frances_black
who pushed this.
I hope it will make a difference to musicians and their families.
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We are just 7 weeks out from January 1st and the rise in the pension age to 67 years. The promised legislation to defer this increase should have been introduced and passed long before now especially to give certainty to those approaching 66. This should be prioritised
#stop67
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My deepest sympathies to the family and colleagues of the Garda who has died. I know that the people of Castlerea and all across County Roscommon will be in deep shock waking up to the horrific news of a shooting in the town.
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A lot of concern around in-person exams in
@nuigalway
today. Massive queues with no social distancing and none inside either. Students shouldn’t be put in this position. Provision should be made for online exams.
@SimonHarrisTD
needs to act.
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The people of Ballaghaderreen did themselves proud today. A huge crowd turned out and lined the town from top to bottom as the remains of Detective Garda Colm Horkan came through the town he served so well.
Remains of Colm Horkan pass through Ballaghaderreen this afternoon where hundreds formed a guard of honour
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Good luck to my Mam and all School Principals and teachers going back to school tomorrow. I know how much work has gone in to prepare for schools returning. Safe to say the whole of Ireland is behind ye in the hope for a safe academic year ahead.
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The Government couldn't even see fit in their long winded amendment to the
@sinnfeinireland
Motion on the
#RightToRetire
to acknowledge the contribution made by workers over decades. They have no issue putting them on the dole after a lifetime of work.
#STOP67
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Proud to take on role as Agriculture spokesperson for my party. I’ve lived on a farm all my life and know the importance of sustaining our family farms. I also know how hard Farmers have to work for a price that still doesn’t match the quality of their produce.
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As the youngest female TD in the Dáil I am delighted to be part of the Forum of Young Parliamentarians meeting for the first time next week as part of a Global Conference. So important that young people have a voice and are represented at every level of our democracy.
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I am delighted to secure 24/7 status for Loughglynn Ambulance Service in West
#Roscommon
following engagements with the Director of the National Ambulance Service over the last number of weeks. This is a very good news story for Health in our County.
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👇 Launching the views of over 14,400 on the rising cost of living crisis. Thank you to everyone who took part and shared the really difficult and sad situations they find themselves in. They deserve action from this Government.
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This day last year I was elected to represent the people of Roscommon/Galway. It was the proudest day of my life and I am grateful to everyone who put their faith in me. To my team without whom, I would not be here - thank you.
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This week, the government gave three of their ‘Super Juniors’ a pay increase of over €16,000. Now, the same government is cutting the incomes of those who need support most.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social Protection Claire Kerrane TD has criticised the Government’s decision to cut income supports
@ClaireKerrane
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How many PRSI contributions do you have from work? Do you have enough for a free eye test or dental check? Do you have enough for a State Pension or enough credits if you are a Carer? Who knows? We need an App and we need personalised statements issued to people offline
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Questions need to be answered as to why two of the smallest Counties in Ireland received highly unusual levels of funding under the LIS. Usually allocated based on County size.
Need for fairness in funding allocations. LIS is in huge demand
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Very special day today for Mam who is retiring as Principal of Lisacul N.S after 26 years. During that time, I know she’s made an incredible difference in the lives of so many young people, she also took every chance she could to give a day to young Teachers starting out. Proud♥️
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Fine Gael also struggle to get their heads around our position on pension age which isn’t really that complicated - access to a State Pension not a jobseekers payment (albeit there’s been a name change) at 65 after in some cases 40-50 years of work and paying taxes
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Horrific news from Tullamore this evening. A young woman has had her life robbed and a family has been absolutely shattered. My thoughts are with them this evening. At dheis Dé go raibh a hanam❤️
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Congratulations to
@LouisOHaraSF
selected to run for
@sinnfeinireland
in Galway East in the next General Election. Delighted to be at the Convention tonight. Onwards and upwards👍🏼🇮🇪
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I was contacted last week by the family of a 100 year old gentleman still not vaccinated worried sick then you see this👇
At the same time Government refuse to prioritise Carers yet private schools can be prioritised. Beggars belief.
🚨🚨 The Beacon Hospital vaccinated 20 teachers at a private school... where the CEO's children attend.
Read about it in tomorrow's
@irishdailymail
💉💉💉
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Lough Funshinagh in South Roscommon this morning. Like a disaster zone. Homes, lands, farms, livelihoods destroyed and still the community wait and wait. 👇This is a so-called Special Area of Conservation to be protected by
@NPWSIreland
where are they? And where is Government?
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Vile scenes on
@RTE_PrimeTime
tonight. Those filmed abusing calves don’t need training in animal welfare as suggested by one mart they should be identified and sacked. This needs thorough and immediate investigation by the Department. Laws must be enforced.
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Jack Chambers telling
@SaturdayRTE
that the Gov’s Cost of Living package is targeted at low income households through the Fuel Allowance which the vast majority of low income households do not receive. Take Working Family Payment for example - low income earners no Fuel Allowance
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Government Minister today: “You take any Pensioner at the moment they are €881 better off this year” How is this possibly the case? Absolute nonsense on
#costofliving
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Minister Humphreys has confirmed to the Committee on Social Protection that JobPath will be extended AGAIN for 12 months. This failed scheme is costing the taxpayer hundreds of millions. We should be focusing on LES, CE, Tús, Rural Social Scheme etc.
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A year ago
@sinnfeinireland
brought forward the need for a discretionary fund to assist families with rising energy costs. Government could have acted then or in the Budget and didn’t. I raised the need for this with the Tánaiste specifically before the Budget. Urgency needed.
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Government keep pointing to the Fuel Allowance as their way of helping households with energy costs. The vast majority of households do not get the Fuel Allowance. The changes in eligibility made in the Budget are tiny and will have a minimal impact on extending this support.
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Today I voted against the nomination of Micheál Martin as Taoiseach. Deputy Fitzmaurice voted against and Deputy Naughten abstained. I say this to be transparent on how your elected representatives voted (or didn’t) on behalf of the people of Roscommon & Galway. 1/2
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40 Job Clubs. 26 Local Employment Services. 307+ Staff. All at risk because this Government want to erode no-for-profit job activation community services for payment-by-results which puts profit over people. We must stop this
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Nanny takes a great photo. Thank you to
@MikeCJF
and the
@RoscommonHerald
for this really excellent feature on Women in Politics.
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It’s been a busy time in the Dáil since June. Glad to be home now and not having to travel to Dublin for a few weeks.
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From the NUIG Cumann to nominees for best newcomers as TDs🎉😂 Glad to be in this together
@Farrell_Mairead
❤️
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The Government's response to the
@sinnfeinireland
Motion to extend maternity leave last night was an insult to parents facing significant challenges because of Covid. The Government amendment is irrelevant to the actual issue. They need to re-consider their position.
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Happy Christmas to you all. It’s a different one this year but better days to come. Stay safe
#Christmas2020
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The Government must immediately announce that cuts to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment at the end of January will not go ahead. Workers and families need certainty right now.
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Tomorrow we bring forward our Motion to the Dáil with a range of proposals to support Family Carers. Every day they care for a loved one keeping them in their own home where they feel most safe and loved. They deserve all of our support.
#FamilyCarers
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Proud to bring forward proposals for the over 500,000 Family Carers across the State who care for a loved one every single day. This last year has been especially tough for them without any of the few supports they have like Day Services available.
@CarersIreland
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This week in the Dáil I introduced a Bill that would remove the current cliff edge for Lone Parents when their youngest child turns 7. We have much to do to support lone parent families. A statutory Child Maintenance Service must be established
@SparkIreland
@1familyireland
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Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and every good wish for the New Year. I hope you all find some joy this Christmas.
As the year draws to a close a special thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the year.
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Government cannot use huge reductions in the Social Insurance Fund because they will use much of it to pay for the PUP as an excuse to make a U-turn on the State Pension age remaining at 66. I’ve made this clear on this weekend’s Sunday Times
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Excellent article laying out the dangers of the CETA trade deal by
@Farrell_Mairead
in the Irish Examiner
Something my party have been speaking up against in the European Parliament, Dáil and Seanad since 2014
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A suggested 1% increase in the Minimum Wage from the Low Pay Commission raises questions as to the work of this Commission when every day costs for workers and families continue to soar from insurance to energy bills to rent. Living Wage must come sooner than Prog for Gov says
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social Protection Claire Kerrane TD has said a recommendation to increase Minimum Wage by just 10 cent is ‘a slap in the face’ for workers
@ClaireKerrane
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Happy to clarify or debate on this issue anytime, Minister.
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The Gov now have a report gathering dust that confirms that current and projected increases in the carbon tax will disproportionately impact low income households. Big difference in the latest increase in the Fuel Allowance of €3.50 and the increase in Carbon Tax of €7.50.
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Bringing out of touch to a whole new level.
Government minister tells people to 'shop around' for savings instead of 'complaining'
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A new condition in order to continue to receive the PUP is that the person is seeking employment. I’ve submitted an amendment to the Government Bill to remove this requirement.
We now have a farcical situation where the only
#Covid19
checks being carried out at our airports are by the Department of Social Protection on those leaving the State.
Government must clarify claims PUP recipients need to look for work, and on airport data –
@ClaireKerrane
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Sinn Féin will now lead the Opposition and we will hold this Government of FF, FG and the Green Party to account every step of the way 2/2
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Proud to stand with staff from Local Employment Services and Job Clubs ahead of our Dáil Motion being debated at 7pm this evening. This Motion is being brought forward on their behalf - many who’ve given 20-25 years of service to their communities
#KeepOurDoorsOpen
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FF, FG & the Green Party have voted not to pay student nurses and midwives who have been on the frontline in the midst of a global pandemic. No wonder so many qualify and can’t get out of the country quick enough.
#nursespay
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Great to have
@MaryLouMcDonald
in Ballinasloe today. We met with the Enterprise Centre, including businesses, Community Employment and St. Teresa’s Special School and Involve Youth Group. So many workers and volunteers making a huge difference in our communities
@BallinasloeLife
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Really disappointing to see such rubbish particularly around social welfare. We are the ONLY party with a policy and plan on the future of social welfare - both social assistance and social insurance. Policy and associated legislation. Where is Green Party plan?
WATCH: "I think this is a love letter to Fianna Fáil"
@neasa_neasa
reacts to Sinn Féin's alternative budget proposals
#TonightVMTV
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Planted this tree in Nanny’s garden today to mark her 92nd birthday. Her first birthday not with us. Missed every day❤️
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You stand up for so much that makes the world a better place, including for women and our rights. Thank you
@fintanwarfield
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Leaving the entire Western region without a Senior Minister is something that this Government will be remembered for and overcompensating with Junior Ministers won’t wash. Also raising
#Aptar
with the Tánaiste
#Roscommon
#Galway
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The HSE took away a wonderful care home for Older People and have replaced it with services they haven’t even staffed. I will keep pushing this until full funding is released from the HSE and full mental health services are delivered for our young people and older people.
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