26 06, 2020

MORE THAN €172,000 FOR GALWAY COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CHARITIES

By | June 26th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am delighted to announce that four Galway charity and community organisations have been allocated a total of €172,722 under my Department's COVID-19 Stability Scheme. They are are one-off cash injections to help organisations facing [...]

26 06, 2020

CANNEY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN €172,000 FOR GALWAY COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CHARITIES

By | June 26th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Four Galway charity and community organisations have been allocated a total of €172,722 under the Department of Rural and Community Development's COVID-19 Stability Scheme. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney welcomed [...]

25 06, 2020

FURTHER PROGRESS FOR CRAUGHWELL NATIONAL SCHOOL EXTENSION PROJECT

By | June 25th, 2020|Blog, Education, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation that the final design for Craughwell National School's extension has been completed and has been submitted to the Department of Education for approval. I am pleased that significant progress has now [...]

25 06, 2020

CANNEY WELCOMES REACTIVATION OF SAFE PASS COURSES

By | June 25th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has received confirmation from the training agency SOLAS that it has been authorised by the Department of Education and Skills to reactivate Safe Pass courses. [...]

25 06, 2020

FURTHER PROGRESS FOR CRAUGHWELL NATIONAL SCHOOL EXTENSION PROJECT – CANNEY

By | June 25th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has received confirmation that the final design for Craughwell National School's extension has been completed and has been submitted to the Department of Education for [...]

25 06, 2020

€1.19 MILLION BOOST FOR PORTUMNA REGENERATION PLAN

By | June 25th, 2020|Blog, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tourism, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am delighted to announce a €1,192,855 funding injection for Portumna to draw up a masterplan for the regeneration of town. The grant under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund will develop a programme of [...]

25 06, 2020

CANNEY ANNOUNCES €1.19 MILLION BOOST FOR PORTUMNA REGENERATION PLAN

By | June 25th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has announced a €1,192,855 funding injection to draw up a masterplan for the regeneration of Portumna. The grant under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund [...]

24 06, 2020

OUTDOOR RECREATION FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR GALWAY EAST COMMUNITIES

By | June 24th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

The deadline is looming for Measure 1 funding under the €10 million Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Scheme, which is administered by my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, has provided vital support [...]

24 06, 2020

“PARKLETS” COULD HELP KICK START SHOPS AND BUSINESSES

By | June 24th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am urging shop owners and businesses to talk to Galway County Council about using street spaces outside their premises to help restart their businesses, particularly in light of the need for social distancing. The [...]

24 06, 2020

NORTH WEST REGIONAL ASSEMBLY SPATIAL AND ECONOMIC STRATEGY 2020-2032

By | June 24th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the launch of the Spatial and Economic Strategy 2020-2032 as a key strategic plan for the North West region, including Galway. The spatial and economic strategy sets the tone for local authorities in [...]