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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 [...]
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08, 2024
Welcomes funding for Portumna and Castlegrove Forest Parks
I welcome the announcement of funding for Portumna and Castlegrove forests. Castlegrove is to receive €115,000 and Portumna will receive €59,329 for the development of additional walking trails and an enhancement the amenities. “This fund [...]
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08, 2024
Welcomes Publication of All-Ireland Rail Review.
I welcome the publication of the All-Ireland Rail Review by the Irish Government and The Executive in Northern Ireland. The review sets out the strategy by which rail transport on the Island of Ireland will [...]
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07, 2024
Canney Welcomes decision by the OPW and Galway County Council to light up Dunmore Abbey
I have received confirmation from Galway County Council that they will be installing lighting to the Dunmore Abbey in conjunction with the Office of Public Works. The Abbey is a very important historical building and [...]
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06, 2024
Expresses concern that Pieta intends to close the existing Therapy Services in Tuam
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 [...]
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06, 2024
Welcomes funding for Special classrooms in Galway Schools
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 [...]