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Blog related posts and information articles by public representative Sean Canney TD for the constituency of East Galway in the West of Ireland
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11, 2023
Regional Group of TDs Urges Suspension of Dáil Éireann for Urgent Debate on Recent Disturbing Incidents in our Capital City
I, along with my Regional Independent TD colleagues, have in response to the shocking assault and stabbing of young children on their way home from school and the deplorable riotous behaviour in Dublin city centre [...]
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11, 2023
Legislation required to redefine an emergency to progress flood relief schemes and housing schemes.
I have called on the Government to redefine the meaning of an emergency to allow certain works to proceed without undue delay during the planning stage. In Ireland we have witnessed the damage caused by [...]
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11, 2023
Additional dog fines will have little effect without additional Dog Wardens
The Government announcement to increase fines for breaches in laws for dog owners will have little or no effect as this country does not have the necessary number of dog wardens to enforce the laws. [...]
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11, 2023
The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII
The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII flies in the face of their own advice not to drive if you are tired. I have criticized TII for their decision to close the laybys [...]
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10, 2023
Welcomes progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes
I welcome progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes under plans being finalised by the Government. “The Minister for Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien [...]
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10, 2023
SUSI’s Online Application System closes on 2nd November 2023
I have received confirmation from SUSI that the online applications for a student grant in the 2023/24 academic year close on Thursday 2 November 2023. All students who still wish to apply for a student [...]
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10, 2023
The Joint Committee on Disability Matters called on Government to deal with the impending and indefinite strike action by health and community workers nationwide
The Joint Committee on Disability Matters met in private today and called on all of Government to deal with the impending and indefinite strike action, by health and community workers nationwide. I along with my [...]
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10, 2023
Budget 2024 does not help rural Ireland with increase in Carbon Tax adding to the burden for rural dwellers
I have expressed disappointment that rural Ireland is not being treated fairly when it comes to Carbon Tax. In this week’s Budget the Government have increased the cost of petrol and diesel from midnight last [...]
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10, 2023
Cost of Living with a Disability ignored in Budget 2024
I, as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, has questioned the Government commitment to support people living with a disability. The absence of any measure in Budget 2024 to deal with [...]
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10, 2023
Welcomes decision by Galway County Council to grant planning permission to Production Equipment UC for a new Global Head Quarters in Athenry.
I welcome the decision by Galway County Council to grant planning permission to Production Equipment UC for a new Global Headquarters to be located in Athenry. Production Equipment Europe is a locally owned Irish Business [...]