28 02, 2021

Hedge Trimming clarification received from Department

By | February 28th, 2021|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation from the Dept. of Housing, Local Government & Heritage that hedge trimming on roads can be carried out all year round in the interest of public safety. “I also received confirmation [...]

27 02, 2021

Orthodontic assessment waiting times in Galway not acceptable

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

I have received confirmation from the HSE that the waiting times for orthodontic assessments are 6 months for emergency cases and for routine cases in Galway it is 2 years. “I was also been informed [...]

27 02, 2021

Tuam Courthouse delayed by Government

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

I have called on the Government to up its game to deliver the new permanent Courthouse for Tuam. “I have been informed by the Minister for Justice that the project delivery has been extended and [...]

27 02, 2021

Office of Public Works (OPW) Regional Office in Headford progressing to construction

By | February 27th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Headford Area, Homepage, Latest News, O P W, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have been informed that the tenders for the refurbishment of the Regional Offices for the Office of Public Works in Headford have been completed and the tender evaluation process is now taking place. “I [...]

23 02, 2021

Over 3,000 vacancies on CE Schemes not acceptable

By | February 23rd, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have been informed by officials in the Department of Social Protection that there are over 3,000 vacancies on CE Schemes nationally. “Following my intervention in the Dáil last week, I met with Minister Heather [...]

23 02, 2021

South Galway (Gort Lowlands) Flood Relief Scheme Feasibility Study Report Published

By | February 23rd, 2021|Blog, Farming, Flood Relief, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Information, Kinvara Area, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the publication of the South Galway (Gort Lowlands) Flood Relief Scheme Feasibility Report which has proven that a scheme to create flood relief is feasible and show a cost benefit. “The flooding in [...]

22 02, 2021

Calls for urgent intervention to offset losses on Irish Beef Industry

By | February 22nd, 2021|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am calling for urgent action by Government and specifically from Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue in the area of the beef Industry. 'Irish beef finishers are facing catastrophic losses in bringing their product to market [...]

15 02, 2021

Welcome funding of €36 million for Galway Roads

By | February 15th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the €36,230,409 funding allocated to Galway County Council for the 2021 roads programme. “I am particularly delighted with a further allocation of €1.5 million for the Kilbannon road realignment and a further €1 [...]

13 02, 2021

Welcome appointment of Design Team for Athenry Fire Station

By | February 13th, 2021|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have been informed that Galway County Council have today appointed the Design Team to prepare the design and tender documents for the new first station for Athenry. “I am delighted that this project is [...]

10 02, 2021

Welcomes further progress on Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme

By | February 10th, 2021|Blog, Flood Relief, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the further progress on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme with the publication of the Feasibility Report on Monday 22nd February. “The public consultation on the engineering options will commence on Friday 26th [...]