Press Releases from Minister Sean Canney TD.
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03, 2020
CANNEY WELCOMES €40 MILLION BROADCASTING SCHEME
Galway East TD and Minister for Digital Development Seán Canney has welcomed the latest Sound and Vision scheme which will offer €40 million in support for broadcasters over the next three years. The scheme provides [...]
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03, 2020
CANNEY WELCOMES SURVEY FOR BROADBAND DELIVERY
The implementation of the National Broadband Plan in County Galway has begun. National Broadband Ireland vehicles are carrying out survey work around the county prior to the installation process. Galway East TD and Minister for [...]
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03, 2020
CANNEY WELCOMES €856,959 GRANT FOR GALWAY LOCAL ROADS
Galway County Council has been allocated €856,959 for unadopted roads around the county under the Local Improvement Scheme. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "I am delighted to announce details [...]
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03, 2020
TUAM COMMUNITY NURSING UNIT GETS PLANNING GO-AHEAD – CANNEY
An Bord Pleanala has approved planning permission for the new 50-bed Tuam Community Nursing Unit. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "This is excellent news. "The new 50-bed community nursing [...]
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03, 2020
CANNEY WELCOMES NEW GRANT SCHEME TO COMMEMORATE MOTHER AND CHILD HOME RESIDENTS
A new grant scheme has been announced to support commemorative events for residents of Mother and Child institutions. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "I fully support this initiative by [...]
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03, 2020
IMMEDIATE RESOLUTION NEEDED TO RESOLVE PLANNING OVERSIGHT AT CLARIN COLLEGE – CANNEY
Athenry's new €20 million Clarin College building is being prevented from opening because of a planning oversight. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "There is huge frustration that the construction [...]
2
03, 2020
ATHENRY GAELSCOIL CAMPUS MOVING AHEAD – CANNEY
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has been informed by the Department of Education that it is finalising the accommodation schedules for the new Gaelscoil campus in Athenry. Minister Canney said [...]
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02, 2020
CANNEY WELCOMES SUPPORT FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the announcement of two Government schemes to support people and businesses affected by flooding. The Department of Employment and Social Affairs has activated [...]
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02, 2020
CANNEY WELCOMES DECISION TO GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION FOR LANDMARK PORTUMNA HOTEL
Galway County Council has taken a decision to grant planning permission for the re-development and refurbishment of the iconic Shannon Oaks Hotel in Portumna. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: [...]
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02, 2020
CANNEY PLEDGES FULL SUPPORT FOR GORT LOWLANDS COMMUNITIES
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has pledged full support for communities affected by flooding around Gort. Minister Canney visited various locations in the Gort Lowlands area to see the flooding [...]