26 04, 2021

Confirmed €30 million in Health Projects to commence construction in Tuam

By | April 26th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have been informed that two health projects are to commence construction on site in Tuam shortly. “The HSE have issued the letter of intent to the successful contractors for the new Community Nursing Unit [...]

26 04, 2021

Tuam Regeneration Masterplan will be key to Tuam Development

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

I welcome the publication of the Regeneration Masterplan for Tuam by Galway County Council. “For the first time ever, we now have a specific plan for the town”. “I welcome the inclusion of projects which [...]

24 04, 2021

“One off” rural housing is vital for rural Ireland to survive

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

I defend the principle of “One Off” rural housing as a way of help parishes survive. “A rural house for a local person enables an individual to provide a home in a location of their [...]

24 04, 2021

Extension of Time required to allow Group Water Schemes to carry out essential Capital works due to COVID restrictions

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

I have called on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to extend the time for Multi Annual Rural Water Programme funding draw down due to delays over the last 12 months. “To date [...]

23 04, 2021

Think twice about pesticide use

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

I support the call by the National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) for people to explore alternative methods of controlling unwanted vegetation, bugs and insects in view of the mounting evidence of pesticide contamination [...]

22 04, 2021

Important notice for School Transport applications 2021/2022

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

Bus Éireann is reminding parents to apply online for their school transport application for the 2021/2022 school year by Friday, 30 April 2021. This only applies to new pupils starting Primary school or moving to [...]

20 04, 2021

Government renege on Programme for Government commitment to farmers

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

I have called on the Government to fulfil a Programme for Government commitment to introduce a new REPS scheme for farmers. ‘A new pilot scheme has been developed by the Department of Agriculture with no [...]

19 04, 2021

Progress at last in Community Supervisors longstanding fight for employment conditions

By | April 19th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation that the Department of Public Expenditure and the Department of Social Welfare including both Ministers have agreed on a proposal to resolve the long outstanding employment rights which will be presented [...]

17 04, 2021

Welcome statement from Committee on Disability Matters on RTÉ Investigates report

By | April 17th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the following Media Release from the Committee on Disability Matters of which I am a member off into the investigation on gathering of information on children with autism and their families. The statement [...]

13 04, 2021

Confirmation received that participants over 62 years can remain on Community Employment Schemes

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

I have received information from the Department of Social Welfare that participants on Community Employment Schemes who are 62 years in age and have exhausted their lifetime participation on the scheme can apply for the [...]