Streamlined process needed for critical infrastructure projects

Important applications for projects involving housing, data, transport and inward investment are being held up because of needless delays in the processes involved and there is a need for a more streamlined appeal process for [...]

By | January 17th, 2018|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Latest News, National, O P W|0 Comments

Galway East to benefit from new tourism branding and marketing – Sean Canney

I welcome proposals by Fáilte Ireland to increase tourism potential in Galway East. These initiatives have come to fruition following meetings and discussions which Deputy Canney instigated during his role as Minister for the Office [...]

Have your say on the future of policing in Ireland

Have your say on the future of policing in Ireland. The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland is organising public events to give members of the public an opportunity to share your views [...]

Alarming decline in farmer numbers

A huge decline in the number of people employed in agriculture in the west of Ireland is revealed in recent information from the Western Development Commission. There was a 41.4% decline in the number of [...]

By | January 9th, 2018|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National|0 Comments

National Planning Framework must deliver AEC as Counterbalance to over-development in the East – Sean Canney

The National Planning Framework, which is due to be published in coming weeks, will set out the strategy for economic development for the country over the next 30 years and the Atlantic Economic Corridor must [...]

Funding for road upgrades in County Galway

Funding for road upgrades in County Galway Significant road upgrades are to take place in the Tuam, Abbeyknockmoy and Headford areas following the announcement of the 2018 roads allocation. Galway County Council is to receive [...]

St. Brigid’s Mercy Secondary School Tuam selected to deliver the new Leaving Certificate Computer Science subject

I welcome the inclusion of St. Brigid’s Mercy secondary School Tuam in the 40 schools selected nationally to start studying Leaving Certificate Computer Science from September 2018, and will be the first to get an [...]

By | January 4th, 2018|Blog, Education, Galway East, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Check your Passport – It may be out of date

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 [...]

11 estates taken in charge in 2017

A total of 22 housing estates were taken in charge by Galway County Council in the past two years, with 11 taken in charge in both 2016 and 2017. The Council assume responsibility for the [...]

Clarin College planning permission lodged

An application for planning permission for Clarin College, Athenry was lodged with Galway County Council on December 21st, which will kick-start the progression of this school after many years of delays. The Department of Education [...]