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 [...]
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 [...]
Check your Passport – It may be out of date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 [...]
Canney Welcomes Funding for Tuam Stadium
Deputy Seán Canney T.D. today welcomed the allocation of €111,500 in funding for Tuam Stadium. The funding has been allocated from the Sports Capital Funding for regional projects. Tuam Stadium is recognised as the headquarters [...]
Increased supports for group water schemes
Increased supports for group water schemes this week will benefit many households in Galway East. The changes, which were announced in recent days by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy TD, [...]
Proposals to increase compulsory retirement age
Proposals to increase compulsory retirement age The Independent Alliance has welcomed proposals to increase the compulsory retirement age in the public sector to 70 years. During its pre-budget negotiations with Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe, the [...]