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Health services information and articles by public representative Sean Canney TD located in Tuam, for Galway East constituency in the West of Ireland
Health services information and articles by public representative Sean Canney TD located in Tuam, for Galway East constituency in the West of Ireland
I have again highlighted the unfair treatment of self-employed people when they fall sick. At present they cannot avail of Illness Benefit and often have no income when they are out sick. The person cannot [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I have received correspondence from the CEO of Pieta House stating that they intend to close the existing therapy centre in Tuam. This centre has been delivering therapy services for the past eleven years to [...]
I have received confirmation that the National Council for Special Education have approved funding for Autism Disorder Units for 19 Schools in Galway The Primary Schools include Iomar NS Killimor: SN Naomh Fhursa Claran: Scoil [...]
I have received confirmation from the HSE that presently there are over 1200 patients on waiting lists for podiatry services in Galway. This up from the February waiting numbers of 686 patients. “There are two [...]
I have received confirmation from the Head of Primary Care Services that the Audiology Clinic is being installed in Tuam Primary Care Centre and will be up and running by the beginning of August. Presently [...]
Regional Group of Dáil Deputies Proposes Motion to End Means Testing for Family Carers. I along with the Regional Group of TDs, comprising nine Dáil Deputies, is seeking cross party support for their motion to [...]