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

Independent Alliance welcomes public Tribunal of Inquiry into Sgt Maurice McCabe controversy

The Independent Alliance welcomes in principle yesterday’s Government decision to establish an independent, public Tribunal of Inquiry into the Sgt Maurice McCabe controversy. Sgt McCabe’s good reputation is paramount and must be vindicated as swiftly [...]

By | February 16th, 2017|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National|0 Comments

Minister Canney visits spectacular Altamont Gardens ‘the jewel in Ireland’s Gardening Crown”’ in Carlow

The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, Seán Canney T.D. has made a visit to the spectacular Altamont Gardens in County Carlow. The Minister was in Altamont Gardens [...]

By | February 10th, 2017|Blog, Homepage, Latest News, Launch Events, O P W, Tourism|0 Comments

Low interest Agri-loan scheme key to farm viability

  I warmly welcome the news that a special €150m low-cost agri-loan scheme to ease financial pressure on livestock, tillage and horticulture farmers is being announced today. The plans for the scheme were revealed in [...]

By | January 31st, 2017|Farming, Galway East, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Closing date for Sheep Welfare Scheme Extended

The closing date for the new €25m Sheep Welfare Scheme has been extended. I would urge all eligible sheep farmers yet to apply for the scheme to do so by the end of the week.. [...]

By | January 31st, 2017|Farming, Galway East, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Minister Seán Canney outlines ambitious plans for Portumna Castle site

Mr. Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief today outlined his ambitious plan for the future of Portumna Castle, stressing its key role in supporting [...]

By | January 25th, 2017|Galway East, Latest News, National, O P W, Portumna Area|0 Comments

Dynamic and modern new era for rural Ireland – Minister Canney

The Rural Action Plan being launched this week represents an opportunity to present rural Ireland as modern and dynamic with a key part to play in the country’s economic fortunes, according to Minister of State and [...]

By | January 25th, 2017|Latest News, National, O P W, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Celebrating your 18th birthday in 2017?

Electoral Register If you are turning 18 this year - congrats! Now is a good time to get yourself on the electoral register so that you can have your say at election time! If you [...]

Does your passport or driving license expire in 2017?

Now is a good time to check the expiry date on your passport or driving license to see if they expire in 2017. If you need application forms or assistance with an application, please contact [...]

Happy and Peaceful New Year to All – Sean Canney TD

Happy New Year To the people of Galway East, I would like to sincerely wish you all a very happy and peaceful New Year. Thank you for all your support and I look forward to [...]