I along with my colleagues in the Independent Regional Group of TDs this week met with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr Leo Varadkar today to discuss further supporting Irish local [...]
I welcome the inclusion of Pubs that do not serve food in the new outdoor seating and accessories grant scheme, supported by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with local authorities. The scheme is now open for [...]
I have received confirmation from the Dept of Education that the tender evaluation for the extension of Craughwell is complete and the tender report has been approved by them. “This approval paves the way for [...]
Participants will be facilitated in exiting schemes on phased basis. I welcome the announcement by the Department of Social Protection of further measures to support participants of Community Employment (CE) and Tús schemes. ‘Under the [...]
I have heralded the commencement of construction work on the site of the Old Grove as a ‘red-letter day’ for Tuam and North Galway. ‘The building has been empty since the Bons Secours closed the [...]
I am encouraging the public to avail of vaccination as local pharmacies offer the Janssen single dose Covid-19 vaccine free of charge from today (Monday) to people aged 50 or over. Those aged between 40 [...]
I together with the Independent Regional Group members state that the Government’s continuing failure for the timely adoption of successful measures to combat and contain Covid19 continues to damage our economy and our social fabric. [...]
I have stated that the review of the Local Property Tax will give an opportunity to Galway County Council to receive their fair share of funding from the Department of Local Government. “For years Galway [...]
Welcome funding of €345,000 for Galway East to help road network become more climate resilient I welcome the announcement by the Department of Transport for funding for work of essential flooding relief works around Galway [...]
I welcome the announcement that Portumna has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Digital Changemaker category of the IE Digital Town Awards. “The Digital Changemaker category is a town that demonstrated that they have [...]
