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20 09, 2023

Regional Group TDs demand Government intervention to address the ongoing challenges for An Garda Síochána

By | September 20th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of TDs have today published a motion expressing severe concerns regarding the ongoing challenges faced by An Garda Síochána. The motion calls for an immediate review [...]

6 09, 2023

School bus service is not fit for purpose.

By | September 6th, 2023|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

The school bus service is no longer fit for purpose and needs to be completely overhauled as a matter of urgency. “For a second year running parents and students are left without school bus tickets [...]

4 09, 2023

Welcomes the establishment of a second full time Ambulance and crew in Tuam

By | September 4th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the establishment of a second ambulance and crew at Tuam Ambulance Base on 24-hour, seven-day basis to meet the demand for the service in the region. The additional ambulance and crew commenced operations [...]

28 08, 2023

Calls on the Government to defer the implementation of the proposed Concrete levy

By | August 28th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am calling on the Government to defer the implementation of the proposed Concrete levy. I am calling for the deferral as the Department of Finance and Revenue are now including Precast Concrete Products in [...]

21 08, 2023

Roll out of Fiber optic Broadband needs to be accelerated to meet demand

By | August 21st, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Press Releases, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I am calling on National Broadband Ireland (NBI) and Government to accelerate the build out of the National Broadband Plan if we are to achieve the target of 96% of all houses and premises to [...]

20 08, 2023

Welcome funding for 3 flooding relief schemes for Galway

By | August 20th, 2023|Athenry Area, Blog, Farming, Flood Relief, Galway East, Headford Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome funding for 3 flooding relief schemes for Galway. I have received confirmation from the Minister for the Office of Public Works that he has today sanctioned funding for three flood relief schemes under the [...]

23 07, 2023

Call on the Department of Health and the HSE to provide ADHD services in the Galway Area

By | July 23rd, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have received confirmation from the HSE that the National Clinical Programme for the treatment of Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has not yet been extended to the Community Health West. Furthermore, the HSE cannot [...]

23 07, 2023

Call on Government to engage to avert proposed strike action by Retained Firefighters

By | July 23rd, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I call on the Government to continue to engage with Retained Firefighters to find a workable solution to the pay and conditions issues affecting the service or otherwise face the prospect of industrial action. “I [...]

16 06, 2023

Welcomes handover of keys for 49 Social houses for Tuam

By | June 16th, 2023|Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the confirmation that the 49 social houses at Fanna Búi, Tirboy, Tuam have been handed over to the Council from the builder. “I understand that the Council will now put the necessary arrangements [...]

16 06, 2023

Disparity in access to personal transport scheme for people with disabilities continues

By | June 16th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I as a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of TDs have tabled two Private Members Debate motions in the Dáil, shedding light on the [...]