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Progress on development of Office of Public Works Regional office in Headford
Approval given to fast track reform of forestry appeals system
Meeting with Vintners President to discuss re-opening of rural pubs
National Volunteering Week to be Celebrated in Galway
I welcome funding for COVID-19 supports for two villages in Galway East
Independent TDs call for urgent Government action on Shannon Airport
Calls on the Government to provide Irish Water with the necessary funding for infrastructure for regional development
Homecare Hours should be a vital component of the Governments Winter Plan
I welcome decision on reopening all pubs
I welcome funding of almost €750,000 for Galway Charities
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Progress on development of Office of Public Works Regional office in Headford
I have received written confirmation from the Minister of State for the OPW, that the extension to the offices at the Regional Headquarters in Headford is progressing. Enabling works including the provision of temporary accommodation [...]
Approval given to fast track reform of forestry appeals system
I welcome the decision of the Dáil Business Committee this morning to approve the fast tracking of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2020 to deal with the horrendous backlog in appeals of forestry applications. “On [...]
Meeting with Vintners President to discuss re-opening of rural pubs
I have met with Padraic McGann, National President of the Vintners Federation to discuss issues around the re-opening of pubs. ‘The main issue is that the regulations are very complicated and require clarity to ensure [...]
National Volunteering Week to be Celebrated in Galway
Galway Volunteer Centre has announced a number of events to celebrate National Volunteering Week which takes place from September 21st to September 28th. All of these events will take place online and are free to [...]
I welcome funding for COVID-19 supports for two villages in Galway East
I welcome the inclusion of Milltown and Killimor in the latest round of the enhanced Town & Village Renewal Scheme to support their response and adaption to COVID-19. Milltown in North Galway has been allocated [...]