27 07, 2022

Construction progressing at the Office of Public Works (OPW) Regional office in Headford

By | July 27th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Headford Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, O P W, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I today met with the Minister for the Office of Public Works Patrick O Donavan TD in Headford to review progress with the €5.5 million investment in the construction of the refurbishment and extension to [...]

18 07, 2022

Welcome funding to carry out feasibility to establish a creative industry Hub in Tuam

By | July 18th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation the an application by Action Tuam to Enterprise Ireland under the Enterprise Ireland Regional Enterprise Innovation Scoping Scheme (REISS) initiative to explore whether Tuam could develop a Creative Industry Hub in [...]

14 07, 2022

Welcomes Government pending announcement to support first time buyers of vacant properties

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

I welcome the pending announcement that Government will provide a support scheme for first time buyers of vacant properties. The scheme will provide grants of up to €30,000 to help towards the cost of renovating [...]

7 07, 2022

Calls for support for farmers with the cost of shearing sheep

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

I welcome the publication of the long-awaited Wool Feasibility Study. Wool has been undervalued and under-utilised for far too long, and now we have a clear pathway towards maximising the true potential of this valuable [...]

2 07, 2022

Price increases by Eir are a cruel blow to thousands of customers

By | July 2nd, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

The recent increases in Eir’s charges to its customers is cruel in these times. “I believe that Eir have used these times of hyperinflation to increase their profits. The monthly plans will increase by €5 [...]

1 07, 2022

Home Care Services in Galway and Mayo under pressure

By | July 1st, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation from the HSE that there are 588 people awaiting mainstream Home Support service. “Further, the Intensive Home Care Packages in excess of 56 hours is also under pressure. The challenge is [...]