Tourism Information
Tourism Information and articles by public representative Sean Canney TD located in Tuam for Galway East constituency in the West of Ireland
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09, 2022
Connaught Harbour and Portumna Bridge Projects
I was delighted to be present today in Portumna to mark the commencement of works of 2 significant tourism and navigation projects. The sod was turned on the re-development of Connaught Harbour while at Portumna [...]
31
05, 2022
Calls for a Passport Office for the West of Ireland
I have requested the Government to establish a passport office to serve the citizens in the region. “Speaking in the Dáil debate last Thursday evening on the passport crisis, I called on the Department of [...]
12
05, 2022
Canney – Welcomes changes to the Public Works Contracts to deal with Construction inflation
Sean Canney Independent TD has welcomed the approval by the Cabinet today of a Memo presented by Minister Michael McGrath to address the crisis in the Public Works Contracts due to the unprecedented increase in [...]
27
12, 2021
Urging people to check their passports prior to booking flights
I urge people to check their passports prior to booking flights. The time to process a passport application can vary. It is very important to know the time it takes to process a passport and [...]
29
11, 2021
Welcome funding for outdoor adventure projects in Galway East
I welcome the allocation of €750,000 to three projects in Galway East. ‘Portumna Blueway Wayfinding Sculpture Park has received €499,585 to develop a multi-use shared 2.4k leisure route (Blueway) information, directional and safety signage, a [...]
23
06, 2021
The passport office have a backlog of 90,000 passport applications.
They are processing the applications but there are delays. The Passport offices advice to the public is not to book any flights or ferries unless you have an in-date passport. It is essential to check [...]
10
06, 2021
The Government’s continuing failure to be proactive will damage our economy and our social fabric
I together with the Independent Regional Group members state that the Government’s continuing failure for the timely adoption of successful measures to combat and contain Covid19 continues to damage our economy and our social fabric. [...]
26
05, 2021
Meets Stakeholders to discuss the regional aviation crisis
I today met with Aer Lingus pilots outside the Convention Centre to discuss the current crisis within the aviation industry. I also met today with Shannon Chamber and the Hotel Federation to offer support for [...]
13
05, 2021
Welcomes Heritage Council funding of €67,000.00 for Loughrea and Athenry
I welcome the announcement of grants assistance of €67,000.00 for Heritage projects for the towns of Loughrea and Gort. “A grant of €25,000 has been awarded to Galway County Council for the Athenry Town Walls [...]
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01, 2021
Canney welcomes funding for outdoor recreation projects in Laurencetown
Seán Canney TD this week welcomed funding for and outdoor recreation project in Laurencetown, Lismany and Kylemore. ‘I welcome the announcement of €40,000 to Galway County Council for the replacement of the wooden boardwalk trail [...]