11 09, 2020

Independent TDs call for urgent Government action on Shannon Airport

By | September 11th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tourism, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I along with a group of Independent TDs from across the West of Ireland have issued a joint statement calling on Government to ensure connectivity from North America and Heathrow to Shannon Airport, and to [...]

9 09, 2020

Calls on the Government to provide Irish Water with the necessary funding for infrastructure for regional development

By | September 9th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Speaking in the Dáil last week I raised the issue of funding for Irish Water to provide the necessary infrastructure required to stimulate the economy post COVID-19 ‘Irish Water are a key driver of this [...]

9 09, 2020

Homecare Hours should be a vital component of the Governments Winter Plan

By | September 9th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

The Programme for Governments Winter Plan which commits to invest in additional Homecare hours and to legislate for a statutory Homecare Scheme needs to be enacted now. ‘Research has shown than an increase of 1.5 [...]

8 09, 2020

I welcome decision on reopening all pubs

By | September 8th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the announcement by the Government that all pubs are to reopen for business from the 21st September. ‘In particular, I am pleased that pubs are been given sufficient notice so that they can [...]

8 09, 2020

I welcome funding of almost €750,000 for Galway Charities

By | September 8th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the allocation of €748,487 in funding to 12 Galway Charities by the Department of Health. The funding will benefit the following charities across the county and is allocated to counteract the huge reduction [...]

8 09, 2020

I welcome €1 million additional funding delivered for Galway County Council

By | September 8th, 2020|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation from Minister for Housing and Local Government Darragh O’Brien that he has signed off on the €1 million in additional funding for Galway County Council. The once off exceptional allowance must [...]

4 09, 2020

Concerned at lack of flexibility in the selection process for a Regional Sludge Hub for Connacht

By | September 4th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation that Irish Water are still awaiting the final report on the site selection process for the Regional Sludge Hub which will be published toward the end of the year. ‘I have [...]

2 09, 2020

Round 2 of the €159,940 Community Enhancement Programme fund is now open

By | September 2nd, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am encouraging community groups to apply for capital grants towards the maintenance, improvement and upkeep of Community Centres and Community buildings. The focus of the fund is to support capital improvements in community facilities [...]

1 09, 2020

Communities asked to support Greenway through ‘hidden’ East Galway

By | September 1st, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tourism, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Local Independent representatives Sean Canney TD, Denis Naughten TD, Cllr Tim Broderick, Cllr Gabe Connolly & Cllr Evelyn Parsons are calling on local communities to make a submission on the new Athlone to Galway greenway, [...]

1 09, 2020

Community Notes August 2020 for Sean Canney TD Galway East

By | September 1st, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Gort Area, Headford Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Tuam Notes Footpaths Grants Seán Canney TD has welcomed the announcement of funding for various projects in Tuam totalling €329,000 under the Active Travel Scheme. The allocation are €80,000 for footpaths and improved pedestrian crossing [...]