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 [...]
CANNEY WELCOMES EXPANSION OF CALF INVESTMENT SCHEME
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the expansion of the Calf Investment Scheme as an important support for farmers during the COVID-19 crisis. The budget for the scheme which [...]
HELP WITH UTILITY BILLS
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities is providing guidance and information for any customers who are facing challenges in relation to utilities or payment for utilities (gas, electricity, telephone) particularly in the case of pre-pay [...]
LATEST WASTE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
Some helpful guidelines here on waste disposal during the current crisis from www.waste.ie via Galway County Council's Public Participation Network and Community Response Team.
UPDATE FROM TONY CANAVAN, CEO, SAOLTA UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE GROUP
The Saolta University Health Care Group comprises: University Hospital Galway Merlin Park University Hospital Portiuncula University Hospital Mayo University Hospital Roscommon University Hospital Sligo University Hospital Letterkenny University Hospital We now have processes in place [...]
SUPPORT FOR HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Many people who would normally bring relatives, friends and neighbours to hospital are not now in a position to do so because of self-isolation or restrictions around movements by people over 70. The Ambulance Service [...]
Easter message from Minister Sean Canney TD
Easter message from Minister Sean Canney TD. .
THOUSANDS CONTACT NEW COMMUNITY HELPLINES – CANNEY
The new Community Response Helplines set up around the country to advise older and more vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis have received more 10,000 calls. Galway East TD and Minister for Community Development Seán [...]
DEADLINE LOOMS FOR SCHOOL TRANSPORT APPLICATION
Parents wishing to apply for school transport for 1st Years and Junior Infants for the 2020/2021 school year need to submit applications to Bus Éireann by the last Friday of this month, April 24. Bus [...]
INSURANCE COMPANIES SHOULD OFFER LOWER PREMIUMS AND REFUNDS
Insurance companies should consider offering lower premiums and refunds for car, travel and business insurance in light of the COVID-19 emergency. Two major car insurance companies in the United States have already offered refunds as [...]