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Independent Regional Group Members secure commitment from Tánaiste for buy local campaign
Grants for Outdoor Seating and Accessories 2021 extended to pubs that do not serve food
Construction approval received for Craughwell NS Extension
Welcome for extension of CE Scheme contracts until end October 2021 to benefit over 11,000 participants.
Red Letter Day for Tuam Grove site
Welcome local pharmacies offering one shot Covid vaccine
The Government’s continuing failure to be proactive will damage our economy and our social fabric
Government need to introduce a fair and transparent system of funding for Local Authorities
Welcome funding of €345,000 for Galway East roads
Portumna is shortlisted for the inaugural National Award
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Independent Regional Group Members secure commitment from Tánaiste for buy local campaign
I along with my colleagues in the Independent Regional Group of TDs this week met with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr Leo Varadkar today to discuss further supporting Irish local [...]
Grants for Outdoor Seating and Accessories 2021 extended to pubs that do not serve food
I welcome the inclusion of Pubs that do not serve food in the new outdoor seating and accessories grant scheme, supported by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with local authorities. The scheme is now open for [...]
Construction approval received for Craughwell NS Extension
I have received confirmation from the Dept of Education that the tender evaluation for the extension of Craughwell is complete and the tender report has been approved by them. “This approval paves the way for [...]
Welcome for extension of CE Scheme contracts until end October 2021 to benefit over 11,000 participants.
Participants will be facilitated in exiting schemes on phased basis. I welcome the announcement by the Department of Social Protection of further measures to support participants of Community Employment (CE) and Tús schemes. ‘Under the [...]
Red Letter Day for Tuam Grove site
I have heralded the commencement of construction work on the site of the Old Grove as a ‘red-letter day’ for Tuam and North Galway. ‘The building has been empty since the Bons Secours closed the [...]