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17 10, 2024

Newsletter August 2024

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16 10, 2024

Pieta House decision to relocate services in Tuam is a regressive move.

By | October 16th, 2024|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have today expressed bitter disappointment at the decision by Pieta House to relocate their services in Tuam. “Pieta is walking away from a facility that was purpose built, was discreet and offer a wonderful [...]

28 09, 2024

Receives confirmation that funding is available to improve bus transport connectivity between Loughrea and Galway

By | September 28th, 2024|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA) that they are providing funding for improvements in the transport connectivity in the evenings between Loughrea and Galway. Following a question to the Minister for [...]

23 09, 2024

Calls for a complete review of public bus services from Loughrea, Gort and Athenry

By | September 23rd, 2024|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have called on the Minister for Transport and the National Transport Authority to immediately review the bus services operational from Loughrea and Gort to ensure that the service can meet the demand. There is [...]

21 09, 2024

Regional Group Calls for Abolition of Means Testing for Carer’s Allowance ahead of Budget 2025

By | September 21st, 2024|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

TDs Seek Cross-Party Support for Introducing a Non-Means Tested Participation Income for Family Carers. I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of Deputies is urging the Government to abolish means testing for Carer's [...]

19 09, 2024

Independent Regional Group TDs Call for VAT Reduction to Support Local Restaurants, Cafes, and Pubs.

By | September 19th, 2024|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I along with my colleagues in the Independent Regional Group of TDs have issued a strong call for the Government to reverse its decision to increase the VAT rate for food businesses in the hospitality [...]

18 09, 2024

Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Scheme needs to progress as a matter of urgency

By | September 18th, 2024|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Mountbellew, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Scheme needs to progress as a matter of urgency to meet the demand created by the announcement of the Veterinary College at ATU Mountbellew. Following the announcement that Mountbellew ATU Campus has [...]

7 09, 2024

ACRES not delivering for farmers.

By | September 7th, 2024|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Press Releases, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have expressed concern the ACRES scheme as designed is not delivering the expected support for farmers. I am being contacted by farmers whose applications are now being checked by the Department of Agriculture scientists [...]

6 09, 2024

Bridge Street Dunmore needs to be sorted as a matter of urgency

By | September 6th, 2024|Blog, Dunmore, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am greatly concerned that there is a major accident waiting to happen on Bridge Street Dunmore due to the condition of buildings along the street and the narrow roadway. In 2019 as Minister for [...]

2 09, 2024

Canney – Independent Regional Group TDs Publish Pre-Budget Submission 2025: Advocating a better future for all.

By | September 2nd, 2024|Annaghdown, Athenry Area, Blog, Corofin, Dunmore, Education, Farming, Flood Relief, Galway East, Gort Area, Headford Area, Health, Homepage, Housing, Information, Kinvara Area, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Monivea Area, Mountbellew, National, Portumna Area, Press Releases, Sporting, Tourism, Tuam Area, Turloughmore Area|0 Comments

Sean Canney Independent TD along with the Independent Regional Group of TDs published their pre-budget submission 2025 today urging the Government to adopt an integrated approach with clear, actionable goals in its final budget. The [...]