As Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, I launched a public consultation process today for the draft National Volunteering Strategy 2020-2025. Volunteers make a vital contribution to Irish society, developing [...]
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed Galway County Council's decision to grant planning permission for a new Aldi store in Tuam town centre, The store will be located at [...]
I have received very positive news that Galway County Council has made a decision to grant planning permission for a new Aldi store in Tuam town centre. It will be located at the Glynn Hardware [...]
Great news from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) that as a result of funding secured in Budget 2020, Galway County Council will receive nearly €29 million to invest in maintaining and upgrading the county's roads infrastructure. [...]
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed confirmation from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) that as a result of funding secured in Budget 2020, Galway County Council will receive nearly €29 [...]
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has called for procurement rules to be eased to help schools, voluntary groups, sports clubs and local organisations with carrying out small projects with public [...]
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has strongly endorsed measures approved at a recent special Cabinet meeting on future job creation and new technology. Among the initiatives agreed was licensing for [...]
The magnificent St Nicholas' Collegiate Church was the setting for a superb concert by the Galway Traditional Orchestra on Sunday. Entitled A Christmas Celebration, it featured performances by Seán Keane and Lisa Lambe. I was [...]
I had a great evening of entertainment at the Mall Theatre in Tuam at the weekend when I went to see a performance of Nell by Patricia King-Callaghan. The cast included Máire Acton-Mannion, Alana Mullins, [...]
I have received confirmation that Galway County Council has given approval to the Derryoober Group Water Scheme to progress to tender for upgrade works to the water supply. There have been issues with water quality [...]
