Welcomes deferral of Residential Zoned Land Tax
I welcome the deferral of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) to allow amendments to be made to exempt functional farm holdings from the tax. “This is a matter I raised the then Taoiseach Leo [...]
Increases in Water Charges for Farmers and Businesses is unfair and excessive and Government must intervene
I have called on the Government to intervene and instruct Uisce Éireann not to increase water charges for farmers or businesses currently. The increase in electricity and other input cost have made trading difficult for [...]
Welcomes funding for Portumna and Castlegrove Forest Parks
I welcome the announcement of funding for Portumna and Castlegrove forests. Castlegrove is to receive €115,000 and Portumna will receive €59,329 for the development of additional walking trails and an enhancement the amenities. “This fund [...]
Welcomes Publication of All-Ireland Rail Review.
I welcome the publication of the All-Ireland Rail Review by the Irish Government and The Executive in Northern Ireland. The review sets out the strategy by which rail transport on the Island of Ireland will [...]
Canney Welcomes decision by the OPW and Galway County Council to light up Dunmore Abbey
I have received confirmation from Galway County Council that they will be installing lighting to the Dunmore Abbey in conjunction with the Office of Public Works. The Abbey is a very important historical building and [...]
Expresses concern that Pieta intends to close the existing Therapy Services in Tuam
I have received correspondence from the CEO of Pieta House stating that they intend to close the existing therapy centre in Tuam. This centre has been delivering therapy services for the past eleven years to [...]
Welcomes funding for Special classrooms in Galway Schools
I have received confirmation that the National Council for Special Education have approved funding for Autism Disorder Units for 19 Schools in Galway The Primary Schools include Iomar NS Killimor: SN Naomh Fhursa Claran: Scoil [...]
Welcomes extension of deadline for spreading of Lime
I have received confirmation from the Minister for Agriculture that the deadline for the spreading of Lime has been extended to the 31st of October 2024. “The extension is positive decision and will give farmers [...]
Welcomes funding of €137,327.00 for two minor flood relief projects for Galway
I have received confirmation that Galway County Council have been successful in their application for funding for two flood relief projects in Galway to the Office of Public Works (OPW). €18,000.00 has been allocated for [...]
Regional Group of TDs Champion Farming Protections ahead of Nature Restoration Law Vote
I along with the Regional Group of TDs has taken a significant step to address the concerns of farmers across Ireland by moving a motion in Dáil Éireann next Wednesday (12th June) to secure a [...]