A commitment by the Independent Alliance to appoint at least one director on all public transport boards with personal experience of the difficulties faced by people with disabilities using public transport is now in the [...]
I attended an IFA briefing in Dublin today where issues discussed included CAP reform, farm incomes and direct payments, rural development, young farmers and generational renewal and we also had a discussion on the need [...]
The announcement of Ireland's first direct flights to mainland China a year on from my first ministerial visit to the country has been welcomed. The route between Dublin and Beijing is a major boost to [...]
It is that time of year for making plans for holidays. Before you snap up that holiday deal, check your Passport to make sure it is in date. Look before you book: Check that your [...]
Make your voice heard on loneliness Loneliness and social isolation are among the greatest public health risks of today. Loneliness is now as prevalent in the young as it is in the elderly. One in [...]
Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew, has been allocated funding by the Department of Education for a new science lab and prep area. The funding is a great boost for the school, which was threatened with closure [...]
The fixed charge penalty for able-bodied drivers parking in disabled spaces increased from €80 to €150 at the beginning of this month. Able-bodied people who park in these spaces are making life more difficulty for [...]
Thursday 8th March @ 7.30pm in Campbell’s Tavern, Cloughanover, Headford The event aims to inform all users of Lough Corrib and its surrounding shores of the steps they can take to be prepared for the [...]
I would like to acknowledge a donation of €5000 towards the cost of installing a record of the Tuam Cemetery in digital and soft form. The project will include a survey of the graves, installing [...]
Galway has received €942,000 for minor roads that do not fall under the remit of the County Council as part of funding announced today under the Local Improvement Scheme. This is a very welcome boost [...]
