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09, 2024
Receives confirmation that funding is available to improve bus transport connectivity between Loughrea and Galway
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 [...]
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09, 2024
Calls for a complete review of public bus services from Loughrea, Gort and Athenry
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
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 [...]
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09, 2024
Independent Regional Group TDs Call for VAT Reduction to Support Local Restaurants, Cafes, and Pubs.
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 [...]
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09, 2024
Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Scheme needs to progress as a matter of urgency
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 [...]
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09, 2024
ACRES not delivering for farmers.
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 [...]
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09, 2024
Bridge Street Dunmore needs to be sorted as a matter of urgency
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 [...]
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09, 2024
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Canney – Independent Regional Group TDs Publish Pre-Budget Submission 2025: Advocating a better future for all.
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 [...]
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08, 2024
Welcomes deferral of Residential Zoned Land Tax
I welcome the deferral of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) to allow amendments to be made to exempt functional farm holdings from the tax. “This is a matter I raised the then Taoiseach Leo [...]
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08, 2024
Increases in Water Charges for Farmers and Businesses is unfair and excessive and Government must intervene
I have called on the Government to intervene and instruct Uisce Éireann not to increase water charges for farmers or businesses currently. The increase in electricity and other input cost have made trading difficult for [...]