I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group have confirmed it will facilitate the early passage of the Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020, which will make the Proceeds of Crime [...]
I welcome the allocation of funding under the Active Travel Scheme for Eyrecourt in County Galway. The funding will be used for the reconstruction and replacement of 280 metres length of existing footpath on the [...]
The tenders are closed for the long awaited Kilrickle Water Supply Scheme and the tender evaluation is being carried out. “The next stage in the process is for the council to prepare the tender report [...]
I welcome the decision by the Tánaiste to extend the work of the Cabinet Sub Group on Insurance Reform into 2022, announced on the publication of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform. Key reforms have [...]
I have received confirmation from the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., that he has today approved Galway County Council’s application under the Office of Public [...]
I have raised the plight of the family farm considering the unprecedented ride in the costs of fertilisers, feedstuff and fuel in a Dáil debate this week. The unprecedented rise in costs is causing severe [...]
I urge PAYE workers to review their tax liabilities every year. “The Minister for Finance has confirmed to me that in 2020, €390 million was refunded to PAYE taxpayers and so far, €57 million has [...]
Welcome commitment by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review the grant limits and income threshold application for Housing Adaptation Grants and Housing Aid for Old People Grant I have received confirmation [...]
I welcome the funding allocation of €37,613,536 for the 2022 Roads Programme. Funding is allocated for restoration improvement works, maintenance, bridge rehabilitation, safety improvement works, drainage works, Active Travel and speed limits. “I welcome the [...]
I believe that the Government have a responsibility to ensure that workers are incentivised to return to the workforce. “People coming off Jobseekers Supports need to have an increase in their take home pay when [...]
