I am concerned that the Flood Relief measures for Portumna which were first identified in the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Management Plan (FRMP), published in May 2018 have not yet progressed. The proposed scheme, which [...]
I have been informed by the Minister for Education that the proposed single campus national school at Gort is progressing. The Minister has confirmed that the Developed Design Stage 2a is progressing and that a [...]
I participated in the IFA organised meeting with farmers in Athenry mart last night (Monday). There were in excess of 300 farmers present which demonstrated the concerns of farmers for the very existence. “The Common [...]
I have received confirmation from the HSE that a senior Podiatrist has been appointed to Primary Care and that Primary Care Podiatry will commence service in Athenry next month. “I have been contacted by many [...]
I welcome the commencement of construction of the extension and refurbishment of Craughwell National School this month. The successful contractor is Coolsivna Construction Ltd, from Mountbellew, “This project has been on the agenda many years. [...]
I welcome the news that Galway County Council are completing the pre-qualification process for the appointment of a Building Contractor and that the planning application is underway for the refurbishment of Loughrea Town Hall. "The [...]
I have called on Minister Dara O’Brien and Minister Peter Burke to immediately arrange a meeting with the Chief Executive of Galway County Council to hear first-hand from the Council the dire financial predicament the [...]
I welcome the launch by some Credit Unions around the country, including St. Jarlath’s Credit Union Tuam of an initiative to provide loans to people who want to carry out improvements to their homes to [...]
I am concerned at the way farmers are being brought down a road of massive herd reduction to try to meet carbon emission targets set by Government. “The debate so far is very vague, and [...]
I welcome the confirmation from the Minister for Education that the proposal to amalgamate the Boys and Girls National Schools in Athenry is part of the Departments Capital plans. The proposal will include the construction [...]
