21 03, 2020

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE – FOR EVERYONE’S SAKE

By | March 21st, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Everyone needs to observe social distancing in the fight against the Covid-19 virus. Most people are following the guidelines of staying two metres apart but some people are not and this is irresponsible. We are [...]

21 03, 2020

GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS SUPPORTS FOR EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY

By | March 21st, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, has provided an update on developments regarding her Department’s employer refund scheme which allows the employer to pay the worker €203 and receive a refund from [...]

21 03, 2020

SUSPENSION OF LEVY FOR LOCAL BROADCASTERS

By | March 21st, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I warmly welcome my department's decision to temporarily suspend the broadcasting levy for local radio stations. Local radio stations perform a valuable community service, no more so than now when we are in the midst [...]

21 03, 2020

LATEST INITIATIVES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MEASURES AIMED AT YOUNGER PEOPLE

By | March 21st, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

With regards to social distancing outreach, including for younger people, the following actions have been taken: Launch of #itsinourhands campaign with GAA and Rugby stars Social distancing outdoor artwork has been developed. Social distancing guidelines [...]

21 03, 2020

CANNEY SLAMS THOSE IGNORING SOCIAL DISTANCING

By | March 21st, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has urged everyone to observe social distancing in the fight against the Covid-19 virus. Minister Canney said: "Most people are following the guidelines of staying [...]

21 03, 2020

CANNEY WELCOMES SUSPENSION OF LEVY FOR LOCAL BROADCASTERS

By | March 21st, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Galway East TD and Minister for Digital Development Seán Canney has warmly welcomed his department's decision to temporarily suspend the broadcasting levy for local radio stations. Minister Canney, who is Minister of State in the [...]

21 03, 2020

AN POST COVID-19 DEASP PAYMENT CHANGE

By | March 21st, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

A further range of measures designed to assist customers in managing post office visits while maintaining access to cash has been unveiled by An Post. The move comes after the Department of Employment Affairs announced [...]

21 03, 2020

More… Action Plan for Communities

By | March 21st, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Today Dept of Rural and Community Development launched it's Action Plan for Communities. This is the big meitheal for our country to demonstrate again our ability to help our older people and those that are [...]

20 03, 2020

Action Plan for Communities – Sean Canney TD

By | March 20th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Today Dept of Rural and Community Development launched it's Action Plan for Communities. This is the big meitheal for our country to demonstrate again our ability to help our older people and those that are [...]

20 03, 2020

LATEST GOVERNMENT ADVICE ON SCHOOL CLOSURES

By | March 20th, 2020|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

When will schools reopen? · The Department of Education remains in close contact with the Chief Medical Officer in relation to school closures. This is under constant review. · The Taoiseach has reiterated the position [...]