NEW COMMUNICATIONS CHARTER TO HELP INTERNET USERS

Internet providers have introduced new measures to help network and broadband users facing higher bills because of the COVID-19 crisis. All major internet providers have signed up to a Telecommunications Consumer Charter to help people [...]

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GALWAY COUNTY COMMUNITY RESPONSE

Information from Galway County Council The Galway County freephone number has dealt with more than 260 calls for assistance from older and more vulnerable people who are self-isolating. Local Development, Community and Voluntary Groups, Sporting [...]

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CANNEY WELCOMES RELAXATION OF HGV REGULATIONS DURING COVID-19 CRISIS

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the relaxation of rules for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to ensure the continuation of the delivery and distribution of goods. The Road Safety [...]

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CANNEY BACKS MEASURES TO SUPPORT DELIVERY OF MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has backed a suite of measures introduced by the Government to ensure the future delivery of major infrastructural projects. Minister Canney said: "The necessary restrictions [...]

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UPDATE TO THE TEMPORARY WAGE SUBSIDY SCHEME

From the Department of Finance The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) was introduced on March 26 to provide income support to eligible employees where the employer’s business activities have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 [...]

CANNEY WELCOMES NEW COMMUNICATIONS CHARTER TO HELP INTERNET USERS

Galway East TD and Minister for Digital Development Seán Canney has welcomed new measures by internet providers to help network and broadband users facing higher bills because of the COVID-19 crisis. All major internet providers [...]

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BORD BIA MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR

Bord Bia has introduced a range of new supports and tailored existing programmes to support the Agri Food sector businesses. The Navigating Change programme addresses issues under 3 areas; Understanding, Supports and Futureproofing. The programme [...]

UPSURGE IN E-USE OF LIBRARIES

The physical closure of libraries to the public has led to an upsurge in the use of e-books and audiobooks. Recently my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, rallocated €200,000 for libraries to [...]

EXPANSION OF CALF INVESTMENT SCHEME

The expansion of the Calf Investment Scheme is an important support for farmers during the COVID-19 crisis. The budget for the scheme which directly funds around 2,500 farmers has been increased from €1.5 million to [...]

UPSURGE IN E-USE OF LIBRARIES – CANNEY

The physical closure of libraries to the public has led to an upsurge in the use of e-books and audiobooks. That is according to Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney. Minister [...]

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