Press Releases from Minister Sean Canney TD.
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08, 2023
Roll out of Fiber optic Broadband needs to be accelerated to meet demand
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 [...]
27
05, 2023
Calls for meaningful investment in Wastewater Treatment Systems
I have called on the Department of Housing to invest in the delivery of wastewater treatment plants in towns and villages if we are to deliver housing. The Government need to invest at least €500 [...]
15
03, 2023
Government needs to build trust with farmers on the issue of Designations and the Farm Plan Scheme
The Government need to build trust with farmers where land is designated for up to 26 years and have received very little support. “I along with fellow TD’s Denis Naughten and Carol Nolan recently met [...]
24
02, 2023
Welcomes commencement of construction of new Outpatient building at Merlin Park, Galway
I have received confirmation that construction works are to begin within the next two week on the new Outpatient building at Merlin Park Hospital Galway. This facility when complete will provide outpatient facilities in line [...]
9
12, 2022
Welcome funding for Community Centres in Galway
I welcome the allocation of funding to community centres to improve facilities. In all 21 community centres will benefit from the funding. “Works to be supported include extensions to existing centres, provision of meeting rooms, [...]
9
04, 2022
Housing for All not delivering houses where there is demand
I have challenged the Housing for All Policy. It is not living up to its promises. Firstly, the Affordable Purchase Scheme is not available in Galway or throughout the country and people are frustrated at [...]
8
04, 2022
Government must provide additional supports to first time home buyers in light of increase costs of building
I have called on the Government to provide additional supports to first time buyers of new homes. “I have been contacted by many young couples who had their new homes costed and have been approved [...]
23
03, 2022
Welcome acceptance by Forsa of offer of improved pay and conditions for School Secretaries and Caretakers
I welcome the overwhelming endorsement by school secretaries who voted in favour of accepting the Department of Education’s offer of improved pay and conditions. “The Department of Education, school management bodies and Fórsa have been [...]
13
01, 2022
Expresses concern in Government Capital under-spend for 2021 of €830 million on vital infrastructure in Housing, Transport and Health.
I have expressed concern at the €830 million underspend of capital funding in 2021 in vital infrastructure. Some of this underspend has been carried over to 2022 with over €580 million underspent and returned to [...]
6
01, 2022
Welcome appointment of Contractor to construct a new footbridge in Athenry
I have received confirmation from Galway County Council that they have appointed the contractor for the construction of a new footbridge to provide pedestrian access to Clarin College Athenry. “The footbridge was planned as part [...]