National Posts
National posts and information articles by public representative Sean Canney TD for the constituency of East Galway in the West of Ireland
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03, 2020
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION ON COCOONING FOR THE OVER 70s AND THOSE MEDICALLY VULNERABLE TO COVID-19
This is a long read but all the information is important and should answer most - if not all - questions. Seán. Cocooning is a measure to protect those over 70 years or those extremely [...]
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03, 2020
Updated Government Measures to Combat COVID-19 Virus
List of: A. Essential Retail Outlets. B. Businesses that can only offer emergency call-out or delivery services. C. Physical distancing measures that must be adhered to. The National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended that [...]
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03, 2020
FURTHER SUPPORT FOR LOCAL RADIO
I am delighted that my Department has announced further support for local and regional radio. My colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton TD has asked the Broadcasting Authority of [...]
28
03, 2020
FARMING FOR NATURE AMBASSADOR AWARDS
Need to think about something positive? Why not nominate a farmer for the Farming For Nature Ambassador Awards and share their inspiring story with others. The Farming for Nature Awards 2020 nomination process closes on [...]
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03, 2020
HSE COVID-19 INFORMATION UPDATE FOR PPN MEMBERS
Digital Partner Pack Update The digital partner pack now includes the COVID-19 Information Booklet, which is being delivered to all households from this week onward. The COVID-19 Information Booklet is also available in Irish and [...]
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03, 2020
WASH YOUR HANDS
Hand washing is a vital part of containing the COVID-19 Virus. This is especially relevant on construction sites and other work environments where we need to be vigilant about transmission of the virus. The Construction [...]
27
03, 2020
€200,000 BOOST FOR LIBRARY ONLINE SERVICES
I am delighted with the announcement of a €200,000 fund by my Department to buy 5,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks for public libraries following increased public demand. The COVID-19 crisis has seen an unprecedented demand for [...]
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03, 2020
CREDIT UNIONS DESIGNATED AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE
The Government has designated credit unions as an essential service during the COVID-19 crisis. The move recognises that credit union members face financial difficulties resulting from the current pandemic and that Credit Unions are an [...]
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03, 2020
AN POST INITIATIVE FOR OLDER AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE
I very much welcome the Community Supports Action Plan which will see An Post delivery staff checking-in with older and more vulnerable customers. The initiative by An Post and the Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) - [...]
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03, 2020
ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY GRANT SCHEME DEADLINES EXTENDED
The deadlines for applications for two grant schemes currently being run by the Royal Irish Academy are to be extended. Due to the current Covid-19 situation, the deadline for the Archaeology Research Grants and Radiocarbon [...]