The Joint Committee on Disability Matters called on Government to deal with the impending and indefinite strike action by health and community workers nationwide

The Joint Committee on Disability Matters met in private today and called on all of Government to deal with the impending and indefinite strike action, by health and community workers nationwide. I along with my [...]

By | October 17th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Budget 2024 does not help rural Ireland with increase in Carbon Tax adding to the burden for rural dwellers

I have expressed disappointment that rural Ireland is not being treated fairly when it comes to Carbon Tax. In this week’s Budget the Government have increased the cost of petrol and diesel from midnight last [...]

By | October 11th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Cost of Living with a Disability ignored in Budget 2024

I, as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, has questioned the Government commitment to support people living with a disability. The absence of any measure in Budget 2024 to deal with [...]

By | October 10th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcomes decision by Galway County Council to grant planning permission to Production Equipment UC for a new Global Head Quarters in Athenry.

I welcome the decision by Galway County Council to grant planning permission to Production Equipment UC for a new Global Headquarters to be located in Athenry. Production Equipment Europe is a locally owned Irish Business [...]

School projects in Athenry need to be progressed as a matter of urgency to meet future demand

I have requested the Department of Education to fast track their building programme for Athenry to meet the increase demand for school places. As the secondary schools in Athenry are holding their open nights and [...]

Xray Facility for Tuam is now progressing on site

I am critical of the HSE for the slow place at which they are delivering the X-ray Facility in Tuam. “In March 2023 I received written confirmation that work on the X-ray Facility in the [...]

By | September 27th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Regional Group of TDs Demands Government Action to Overhaul School Transport Scheme

I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of TDs have today published our motion imploring the Government to address the mounting problems disrupting the school transport scheme. Their Dáil motion highlights the critical [...]

By | September 26th, 2023|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Regional Group TDs demand Government intervention to address the ongoing challenges for An Garda Síochána

I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of TDs have today published a motion expressing severe concerns regarding the ongoing challenges faced by An Garda Síochána. The motion calls for an immediate review [...]

By | September 20th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

School bus service is not fit for purpose.

The school bus service is no longer fit for purpose and needs to be completely overhauled as a matter of urgency. “For a second year running parents and students are left without school bus tickets [...]

By | September 6th, 2023|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcomes the establishment of a second full time Ambulance and crew in Tuam

I welcome the establishment of a second ambulance and crew at Tuam Ambulance Base on 24-hour, seven-day basis to meet the demand for the service in the region. The additional ambulance and crew commenced operations [...]

By | September 4th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments