29 01, 2021

Supports calls by Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCSI) for more targeted supports for first time buyers

By | January 29th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have called on the Government to put in place a long term strategy for the Help to Buy Scheme with inbuilt targets so that buyers and developers have a clear view on the timeline [...]

27 01, 2021

Welcome progress on plans to reinstate psychology services for children in the Headford and Lackagh areas

By | January 27th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Headford Area, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area, Turloughmore Area|0 Comments

The HSE have notified me that they intend to reinstate psychology services for children in Headford and Lackagh primary care service area. “The HSE have confirmed that approval was given in December 2020 to fill [...]

27 01, 2021

Challenges the long-term cost of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)

By | January 27th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have been informed in a response to a Dáil question that the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) paid out since the scheme was first introduced has cost the exchequer in excess of €1.2 billion. “It [...]

26 01, 2021

Welcome for availability for High Speed Broadband in Galway East

By | January 26th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Portumna Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the announcement by Imagine that they are now in a position to provide High Speed Broadband to homes and businesses in Tynagh, Ballynakill, Liss, Ballyshrule to Rural Portumna, Gurtymadden and Mullagh. “Priority will [...]

24 01, 2021

Dáil to consider change in law “to act as real deterrent against theft of pets”

By | January 24th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Companion pets much more than property & law should reflect that. A motion will be considered in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday to increase the penalties for those who steal companion pets, a practice that has [...]

20 01, 2021

Calls for a Mediator to be appointed to resolve Special Needs Education as a matter of urgency

By | January 20th, 2021|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have today proposed that a facilitator be brought in to help solve the impasse in relation to Special Needs Education. There is too much public rhetoric and now we need a solution “At a [...]

18 01, 2021

Canney welcomes funding for outdoor recreation projects in Laurencetown

By | January 18th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tourism, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Seán Canney TD this week welcomed funding for and outdoor recreation project in Laurencetown, Lismany and Kylemore. ‘I welcome the announcement of €40,000 to Galway County Council for the replacement of the wooden boardwalk trail [...]

16 01, 2021

Welcome exemption for over 70’s to provide medical report when applying for a driving licence

By | January 16th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the announcement by the Department of Transport, that in light of the surge of Covid-19 cases and in order to ease the burden on medical services, there will be an extension in the [...]

14 01, 2021

Welcome continuation of TAMS for farmers.

By | January 14th, 2021|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture to facilitate the continuation of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) with Tranche 21 of the scheme to open on the 16th January and will close [...]

8 01, 2021

Sean Canney Independent TD has received confirmation that 5 towns and villages in Galway have received funding under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme.

By | January 8th, 2021|Blog, Corofin, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Portumna Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Sean Canney Independent TD has received confirmation that 5 towns and villages in Galway have received funding under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. “Belclare Village is to receive €100,000 towards the provision of footpaths, [...]