30 09, 2020

Confirmation that development of the old Grove site in Tuam is to proceed to tender and construction

By | September 30th, 2020|Blog, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation that the tender for development of the Mental Health Day Hospital site in Tuam will go to tender in October and the HSE intend to appoint the contractor in January 2021. [...]

30 09, 2020

Government need to sort Galway County funding on a permanent basis

By | September 30th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

The Government have to stop playing games and sort out the funding crisis in Galway County Council. “Last year I along with other Oireachtas members engaged with the Department and we secured a one-off fund [...]

28 09, 2020

Primary Care Centres are not being used to their full potential

By | September 28th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am critical of the HSE and Department of Health for their inability to provide services within the new Primary Care Centre in Tuam. “The Primary Care Centre is opened to the public for over [...]

28 09, 2020

Supports calls to develop the Wool Industry in Ireland

By | September 28th, 2020|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have called on the Government to support the Wool Industry in Ireland. In Ireland the value of wool has dropped and is considered worthless at present. As a product wool is natural, it is [...]

22 09, 2020

Meeting with IFA in Athenry on 2021 Budget Submission

By | September 22nd, 2020|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I met with representatives of the I.F.A in Athenry this week. We discussed key points in their 2021 Budget Submission. Farming is under pressure and is in need of support to help sustain the family [...]

17 09, 2020

Progress on development of Office of Public Works Regional office in Headford

By | September 17th, 2020|Blog, Gort Area, Headford Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, O P W, Tuam Area|0 Comments

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 [...]

17 09, 2020

Approval given to fast track reform of forestry appeals system

By | September 17th, 2020|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

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 [...]

15 09, 2020

Meeting with Vintners President to discuss re-opening of rural pubs

By | September 15th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

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 [...]

15 09, 2020

National Volunteering Week to be Celebrated in Galway

By | September 15th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

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 [...]

12 09, 2020

I welcome funding for COVID-19 supports for two villages in Galway East

By | September 12th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

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 [...]