Canney welcomes revised farm flooding costings
A change to the way in which flooded farmland in counties Galway, Roscommon and Mayo is treated in terms of assessment for minor works schemes was welcomed this week by East Galway TD Seán Canney. [...]
Canney welcomes OPW channel cleaning and riverbank works
Work is ongoing throughout county Galway by the Office of Public Works on channel cleaning and riverbank maintenance, according to East Galway TD Seán Canney. ‘OPW spends €15 million in channel cleaning annually and work [...]
Canney welcomes commitment on Youthwork Ireland services
Canney welcomes commitment on Youthwork Ireland services East Galway TD Seán Canney has welcomed a commitment by HSE West to fund the counselling service provided by Youthwork Ireland Galway from September to Christmas. On Monday [...]
Canney welcomes tender for Intreo office in Tuam
East Galway TD Seán Canney has received confirmation from the Office of Public Works that the tender for the refurbishment of the old library in Shop Street, Tuam, has been advertised. ‘The tender for the [...]
Canney meets bank on plans for rural branches
East Galway TD Seán Canney has outlined his concerns to Bank of Ireland management following reports that the bank is to reduce further its services in rural towns. ‘The situation is gravely worrying for many [...]
Canney welcomes news that U12s go free at OPW sites
News that all children under 12 can have free admission to all OPW managed heritage sites was welcomed this week by East Galway TD Seán Canney. The announcement was made by Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran [...]
Self-employed need to be treated equally – Sean Canney TD
Self-employed people need to be treated equally, according to East Galway TD Seán Canney who recently heard how issues such as insurance, rates and increased paperwork are making self-employment more difficult with each passing year. [...]
Visit to Tuam Primary Care Centre
I had an opportunity on Monday morning last to see at first hand the new Tuam Primary Care Centre along with HSE staff and local public representatives. I also had an opportunity to see the [...]
Irish Water takes over responsibility for new water connections
Irish Water is now the main point of contact for applicants in county Galway seeking connection to the water and wastewater infrastructure. The water company has also established a pre-connection enquiry process which will allow [...]
Canney welcomes funding for Knock Airport
East Galway TD Seán Canney has welcomed funding of €1,109,430 for Knock Airport. ‘The funding represents the first allocation of support this year. The funds will go towards safety and security related projects. The funding [...]