Sean Canney meeting Irish Companies at Irish Festival in Hong Kong

Delighted to visit Comix Homebase, the main venue for the Irish Festival in Hong Kong. I met with Irish people promoting their goods including Aidan Murphy, Galway Hooker Beers; Joe Laird, woodturner; Colum Murphy, Skelligs [...]

By | March 12th, 2017|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National|0 Comments

Minister Canney outlines actions and the investment being made to mitigate flood risk

Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief outlined actions and the investment being made to mitigate flood risk. The Minister said “While water levels [...]

Food Miles – One Good Idea Competition

Congrats to Kinga and Reuben of Merlin College, Doughiska who have entered the 'One Good Idea Competition' to promote students' understanding of term, 'Food Miles.' Kinga and Reuben have created a Scratch Computer game, the [...]

Minister Canney visits Rathfarnham Castle to mark 185 years of the OPW

Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief visited Rathfarnham Castle to mark an exhibition celebrating 185 years of the OPW. Minister Canney said: “It [...]

By | March 3rd, 2017|Blog, Homepage, Information, Latest News, O P W|0 Comments

Launch of Corofin GAA Club 20K Drop Fundraiser

I was delighted to attend the launch of the Corofin GAA Club 20K Drop Fundraiser.

Minister Canney meets with Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Ireland

Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief met with Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong to discuss the Minister’s forthcoming visit to China as part of the [...]

By | March 2nd, 2017|Blog, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National|0 Comments

Presentation to Oireachtas members on Cork City Flood Relief Scheme

Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief today attended a special presentation of the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme proposals to Oireachtas [...]

By | February 24th, 2017|Blog, Flood Relief, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, O P W|0 Comments

Minister Canney visits Portrane, County Dublin to see the impact of Coastal Erosion

Seán Canney, T.D. Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief visited Portrane and Burrow Beach to see the impact that coastal erosion is having on the area. During his [...]

By | February 24th, 2017|Blog, Farming, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, O P W|0 Comments

Minister Canney launches BuildUpon Final Recommendations for a National Renovation Strategy for Ireland

Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief today launched the Green Building Council’s recommendations for a National Renovation Strategy for Ireland in the Royal [...]

New Bill to Keep People in Their Homes Provides Common Sense Legal Solution

New Bill to Keep People in Their Homes Provides Common Sense Legal Solution to Ireland’s Repossessions Crisis – Independent Alliance Bill puts most vulnerable people first say leading law experts A significant new Bill aimed [...]

By | February 24th, 2017|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments