Meeting with IFA
Issues relating to flood relief across the country were discussed when I met with a delegation from IFA earlier today (20 July). The meeting was attended by Joe Healy, President IFA, Padraig Joyce, Chairman of [...]
Launch of ‘Conversations at the Casino’
On July 19th I launched ‘Conversations at the Casino’ – An Exhibition of Portraits from the State Art Collection. Conversations at the Casino is an exhibition that features a selection of portraits from the State [...]
Press Release – Consultative process for draft Flood Risk Management Plans
Press Release - Consultative process for draft Flood Risk Management Plans The public consultation process for the Draft Flood Risk Management Plans got underway today (July 15th). The consultation process will start with the Shannon [...]
Canney congratulates Galway 2020 Team
Minister of State at the Department of OPW and Flood Relief, Seán Canney TD, has congratulated the team behind Galway’s successful bid to be Europe’s Capital of Culture 2020. ‘The announcement of Galway’s success on [...]
Tuition Fees
If you are paying third level tuition fees you may be entitled to tax relief. This applies to tuition fees and student contribution only, not registration or administration fees and does not apply where fees [...]
Funding for Unfinished Estates
Funding for unfinished estates News that €9 million is to be provided in funding for taking in charge residential estates was welcomed by me on Saturday, July 9th, 2016. An additional €4.5 million in funding [...]
Open Day at St. Enda’s Rathfarnham
Earlier this month I attended an open day at St. Enda’s Park in Rathfarnham to celebrate Patrick Pearse’s contribution to Irish arts and culture. The ceremony in St. Enda’s was part of An Teanga Bheo, [...]
Mota Engil to create 60 new jobs in Loughrea
Mota Engil to create 60 new jobs in Loughrea I recently performed the official opening of the Mota Engil UK and Ireland HQ in Loughrea, which will result in the creation of an additional 60 [...]
Meeting with Insurance Ireland
On Wednesday, July 6th I met the representative body of the insurance industry, Insurance Ireland, to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern. I began by outlining significant developments in relation to flood risk management [...]
Independent Alliance Meeting – Athlone
Independent Alliance Meeting in Athlone A fantastic gathering in Athlone today for Independent Alliance group of Ministers, TD,'s and Councillors.