Tuam
Tuam area information and articles by public representative Sean Canney TD for Galway East constituency in the West of Ireland
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02, 2023
Rural Ireland under attack fearing for their safety following robberies
The people in rural areas are living in fear for their safety and that of their families as they continue to experience the fact that houses in rural areas are being robbed and farmers and [...]
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01, 2023
Lack of resources to enforce Dog Control Laws
I have called on the Government to make more resources available to enforce the existing Dog Control Laws in this country. Presently we have plenty of laws but very few resources to implement them. Enforcement [...]
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01, 2023
Interim Report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services is a damning indictment of the crisis in mental health services.
The interim report by Dr Finnerty as damning indictment of the very serious crisis prevailing in mental Health Services in this country The report is a damning indictment of the service which is putting children’s [...]
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01, 2023
€13 million investment in Athenry Wastewater network project to commence in March
I have received confirmation that Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Galway County Council, will commence works to provide an upgrade to the sewer collection system for Athenry will commence in March. The new €13 [...]
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01, 2023
Independent Regional Group Members seeks Dáil suspension to address the crisis in Children’s Mental Health Services
I together with my colleagues in the Independent Regional Group of TDs have submitted a request to the Ceann Comhairle to suspend Dáil Éireann tomorrow Tuesday to ensure that the Minister for Health addresses Dáil [...]
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01, 2023
Delayed dental treatment compounding chronic illness.
Those with medical cards shut out of dental care. I along with the Regional Group of Independent TDs have tabled a private members motion in the Dáil this week setting out the problems and dire [...]
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01, 2023
Calls on Galway County Council to ensure Local Area Plans are fit for purpose to help deliver housing over the next 5 years
The Local Area Plans (LAP) for Gort, Athenry and Tuam which are being developed over the coming months must provide the blueprint for the delivery of much needed homes for Galway East. A Local Area [...]
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01, 2023
Loughrea Town Hall to be progressed as part of the town regeneration following initial delays
I am hopeful that the Department of Community and Rural Development will shortly give approval to proceed with the renovation of the Town Hall Loughrea. “Funding of €1.6 million was allocated for the renovation of [...]
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01, 2023
Urges taxpayers and renters to claim Tax Relief on expenses.
I urge hard pressed taxpayers and those paying rent on private rental accommodation to claim up to €500 rent tax credit this month. This measure was introduced in Budget 2023, and it includes parents who [...]
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01, 2023
Tuam Inner Relief Road must be prioritised to allow Tuam develop to its full potential.
Galway County Council need to prioritise the development of the Inner Relief Road for Tuam town. Tuam is developing since the opening of the Tuam By-Pass and has experienced positive growth over the last number [...]