31 10, 2021

Welcome launch of Greenify fund by Credit Unions for home insulation improvements

By | October 31st, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the launch by some Credit Unions around the country, including St. Jarlath’s Credit Union Tuam of an initiative to provide loans to people who want to carry out improvements to their homes to [...]

30 10, 2021

Small family farmers will suffer most in Government policies to reduce carbon emissions

By | October 30th, 2021|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am concerned at the way farmers are being brought down a road of massive herd reduction to try to meet carbon emission targets set by Government. “The debate so far is very vague, and [...]

24 10, 2021

Welcome confirmation that the plans for a new amalgamated Boys and Girls school for Athenry is now on the Department of Education Capital plans.

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

I welcome the confirmation from the Minister for Education that the proposal to amalgamate the Boys and Girls National Schools in Athenry is part of the Departments Capital plans. The proposal will include the construction [...]

23 10, 2021

Design team approval received for Loughrea Fire Station

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

I welcome the decision by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to approve the appointment of the design team to deliver the new fire station for Loughrea. “Galway County Council have been working [...]

20 10, 2021

Autism is not a health issue; it is a human rights issue

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

I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of Independent TDs have re-introduced and will support and progress the Autism Bill through second stage this Wednesday morning in the Dáil. Regional group members state [...]

19 10, 2021

Welcome announcement of 70% Advance Payments of 2021 Basic Payment Scheme

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

I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, that the payment of advance payments under the 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) (including Greening) have commenced. “I am [...]

19 10, 2021

Congratulations to Galway schools for getting top marks for valuing water in Green-Schools awards

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

I congratulate Galway schools who have been honoured for their efforts in highlighting the value of water in all our lives at the annual Green-Schools Awards. Hosted by An Taisce’s Green-Schools and Irish Water, this [...]

18 10, 2021

Outpatient waiting lists at Galway University Hospital out of control.

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

I have received confirmation that almost 55,000 adults are currently on the waiting list on the Outpatients Galway University Hospital. There are in excess of 19,000 of these people on these waiting list longer than [...]

17 10, 2021

Calls on the Government to finalise negotiations on pensions entitlement for Community Employment Supervisors

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

I have called on the Government to engage with unions representing the CE Supervisors to ensure an immediate resolution to this long running injustice. “The CE Supervisors are providing an enormous service in communities right [...]

8 10, 2021

Welcome confirmation of recommencement of the Primary Care Psychology service for Headford / Lackagh area.

By | October 8th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Headford Area, Health, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area, Turloughmore Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation from the HSE that the Primary Care Psychology service for the Headford / Lackagh area has recommenced following the successful recruitment of a Psychologist for Primary Care Child and Family Services. [...]