Calls on the Government to defer the implementation of the proposed Concrete levy

I am calling on the Government to defer the implementation of the proposed Concrete levy. I am calling for the deferral as the Department of Finance and Revenue are now including Precast Concrete Products in [...]

By | August 28th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Roll out of Fiber optic Broadband needs to be accelerated to meet demand

I am calling on National Broadband Ireland (NBI) and Government to accelerate the build out of the National Broadband Plan if we are to achieve the target of 96% of all houses and premises to [...]

Welcome funding for 3 flooding relief schemes for Galway

Welcome funding for 3 flooding relief schemes for Galway. I have received confirmation from the Minister for the Office of Public Works that he has today sanctioned funding for three flood relief schemes under the [...]

Call on the Department of Health and the HSE to provide ADHD services in the Galway Area

I have received confirmation from the HSE that the National Clinical Programme for the treatment of Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has not yet been extended to the Community Health West. Furthermore, the HSE cannot [...]

By | July 23rd, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Call on Government to engage to avert proposed strike action by Retained Firefighters

I call on the Government to continue to engage with Retained Firefighters to find a workable solution to the pay and conditions issues affecting the service or otherwise face the prospect of industrial action. “I [...]

By | July 23rd, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Concrete levy will add millions to the cost of construction

As a Quantity Surveyor and former lecturer in Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying have called on Government to reflect on their decision to introduce a concrete levy at a time of super inflation in the [...]

By | July 10th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcomes handover of keys for 49 Social houses for Tuam

I welcome the confirmation that the 49 social houses at Fanna Búi, Tirboy, Tuam have been handed over to the Council from the builder. “I understand that the Council will now put the necessary arrangements [...]

By | June 16th, 2023|Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Disparity in access to personal transport scheme for people with disabilities continues

I as a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of TDs have tabled two Private Members Debate motions in the Dáil, shedding light on the [...]

By | June 16th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Calls for meaningful investment in Wastewater Treatment Systems

I have called on the Department of Housing to invest in the delivery of wastewater treatment plants in towns and villages if we are to deliver housing. The Government need to invest at least €500 [...]

Contract signing for the Reroofing and Refurbishment of the Stand at Tuam Stadium

I welcome the announcement by Galway GAA that the contract has been signed to re-roof the stand at Tuam Stadium and the entire refurbishment of the stand. “This is very positive news for Tuam Stadium [...]