31 01, 2023

Lack of resources to enforce Dog Control Laws

By | January 31st, 2023|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have called on the Government to make more resources available to enforce the existing Dog Control Laws in this country. Presently we have plenty of laws but very few resources to implement them. Enforcement [...]

31 01, 2023

Interim Report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services is a damning indictment of the crisis in mental health services.

By | January 31st, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

The interim report by Dr Finnerty as damning indictment of the very serious crisis prevailing in mental Health Services in this country The report is a damning indictment of the service which is putting children’s [...]

27 01, 2023

€13 million investment in Athenry Wastewater network project to commence in March

By | January 27th, 2023|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation that Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Galway County Council, will commence works to provide an upgrade to the sewer collection system for Athenry will commence in March. The new €13 [...]

24 01, 2023

Independent Regional Group Members seeks Dáil suspension to address the crisis in Children’s Mental Health Services

By | January 24th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I together with my colleagues in the Independent Regional Group of TDs have submitted a request to the Ceann Comhairle to suspend Dáil Éireann tomorrow Tuesday to ensure that the Minister for Health addresses Dáil [...]

19 01, 2023

Delayed dental treatment compounding chronic illness.

By | January 19th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Those with medical cards shut out of dental care. I along with the Regional Group of Independent TDs have tabled a private members motion in the Dáil this week setting out the problems and dire [...]

18 01, 2023

Calls on Galway County Council to ensure Local Area Plans are fit for purpose to help deliver housing over the next 5 years

By | January 18th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

The Local Area Plans (LAP) for Gort, Athenry and Tuam which are being developed over the coming months must provide the blueprint for the delivery of much needed homes for Galway East. A Local Area [...]

16 01, 2023

Sheep farmers suffering from relentless price cuts

By | January 16th, 2023|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News|0 Comments

I am concerned that sheep farmers are suffering enormous pressure due to the unexplained price cuts for lamb. The Minister for Agriculture needs to step in to provide urgently needed support to sheep farmers. “I [...]

14 01, 2023

Loughrea Town Hall to be progressed as part of the town regeneration following initial delays

By | January 14th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am hopeful that the Department of Community and Rural Development will shortly give approval to proceed with the renovation of the Town Hall Loughrea. “Funding of €1.6 million was allocated for the renovation of [...]

12 01, 2023

Urges taxpayers and renters to claim Tax Relief on expenses.

By | January 12th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I urge hard pressed taxpayers and those paying rent on private rental accommodation to claim up to €500 rent tax credit this month. This measure was introduced in Budget 2023, and it includes parents who [...]

8 01, 2023

Tuam Inner Relief Road must be prioritised to allow Tuam develop to its full potential.

By | January 8th, 2023|Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Galway County Council need to prioritise the development of the Inner Relief Road for Tuam town. Tuam is developing since the opening of the Tuam By-Pass and has experienced positive growth over the last number [...]