02-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Offaly TD appointed to three Oireachtas committees this week
Deputy Clendennen will join the committees on Climate, Environment and Energy, Enterprise, Tourism and Employment as well as the committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery.
These appointments follow as the deputy was recently appointed as Fine Gael's assistant party whip, with a role to ensure TDs attend Dáil votes.
The deputy said he will focus on protecting the viability of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and delivering large scale strategic capital projects in a 'timely and efficiently manner'.
He will also look at maximising the effectiveness of Just Transition and the Community Benefit Fund for most affected counties.
Speaking after his appointment, Deputy Clendennen said there is 'a lot of work to be undertaken' and that his key priorities will be of interest to many people and sectors in Offaly.
'The Oireachtas Committees to which I have been appointed are areas where I feel I can be a strong voice for Offaly and make a valuable contribution,' Deputy Clendennan said.
'It is an honour to be part of any Oireachtas committee and with that honour comes important obligations; to scrutinise draft legislation and the work of ministers and government departments, as well as to advise on policy issues and to engage with stakeholders.
'New ideas which can better serve us are often teased out or identified at committee hearings. They form an important part of our democracy,' he added.
'I am looking forward to the work of these committees commencing and to deciding on priorities areas, so that we can embark on our work plan with focus and determination.
'I take these appointments very seriously and endeavour to serve on these committees with commitment and integrity,' Deputy Clendennen said.
