31 03, 2022

Welcome designation of the Atlantic Technological University from tomorrow 1st April

By | March 31st, 2022|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

The designation of the Atlantic Technological University for Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal is a positive move and will provide a positive impact to the economy in the region and the country at large. “As [...]

30 03, 2022

Welcome funding for swimming pool operators from Sports Ireland and Ireland Active

By | March 30th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Sporting, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcomed the announcement of funding for swimming pool operators as part of the Covid funding to support the sport sector. Galway sees 20 operators receive funding under the scheme of over €71,000. “I am [...]

30 03, 2022

Huge delays encountered in providing services in Tuam Primary Care Centre due to PPP Contract

By | March 30th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Health, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am critical of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement which was put in place to deliver the Primary Care Centres. The contract was initiated by the Department of Health to deliver the National Primary [...]

29 03, 2022

Welcome submission by Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport to the All-Island Rail Review

By | March 29th, 2022|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the fact that the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport have made a positive submission to the All-Island Rail Review in favour of the re- opening of the remainder of the Western Rail Corridor. [...]

27 03, 2022

Construction Industry is in crisis

By | March 27th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

The Construction Industry in Ireland is in a crisis due to the massive increases in costs and the fact that the Government are refusing to act on the Public Works Contracts which are fixed in [...]

23 03, 2022

Welcome acceptance by Forsa of offer of improved pay and conditions for School Secretaries and Caretakers

By | March 23rd, 2022|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Press Releases, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the overwhelming endorsement by school secretaries who voted in favour of accepting the Department of Education’s offer of improved pay and conditions. “The Department of Education, school management bodies and Fórsa have been [...]

16 03, 2022

Cross Party support for Western Rail Corridor expansion

By | March 16th, 2022|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the cross-party support exhibited at the meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications which held a hearing on the All-Ireland Rail Review. Last week Oireachtas members including Stephen Matthews (Green [...]

16 03, 2022

Ukraine wars demonstrate a need for a rethink on farming

By | March 16th, 2022|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Farming in Ireland needs to be adjusted to ensure we have full production for our food industry. “We need to encourage farmers to grow more crops to ensure we have sufficient fodder to feed our [...]

14 03, 2022

Regional Group gives Dáil time to support Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020

By | March 14th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group have confirmed it will facilitate the early passage of the Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020, which will make the Proceeds of Crime [...]

7 03, 2022

Welcome funding of €40,000 for footpaths in Eyrecourt

By | March 7th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the allocation of funding under the Active Travel Scheme for Eyrecourt in County Galway. The funding will be used for the reconstruction and replacement of 280 metres length of existing footpath on the [...]