Kilrickle Water Supply scheme at final stages of delivery

The tenders are closed for the long awaited Kilrickle Water Supply Scheme and the tender evaluation is being carried out. “The next stage in the process is for the council to prepare the tender report [...]

Supports Government decision to extend the work of the Insurance Reform group into 2022

I welcome the decision by the Tánaiste to extend the work of the Cabinet Sub Group on Insurance Reform into 2022, announced on the publication of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform. Key reforms have [...]

By | March 6th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome funding for flood relief works at Roxborough, Kilchreest

I have received confirmation from the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., that he has today approved Galway County Council’s application under the Office of Public [...]

By | February 26th, 2022|Blog, Flood Relief, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Farming needs support if family farms are to survive

I have raised the plight of the family farm considering the unprecedented ride in the costs of fertilisers, feedstuff and fuel in a Dáil debate this week. The unprecedented rise in costs is causing severe [...]

By | February 24th, 2022|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

PAYE workers should review their tax liabilities every year

I urge PAYE workers to review their tax liabilities every year. “The Minister for Finance has confirmed to me that in 2020, €390 million was refunded to PAYE taxpayers and so far, €57 million has [...]

By | February 19th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome commitment by Minister to review grant limits and income threshold application for Housing Adaptation Grants and Housing Aid

Welcome commitment by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review the grant limits and income threshold application for Housing Adaptation Grants and Housing Aid for Old People Grant I have received confirmation [...]

By | February 17th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome €37 million funding for road works in Galway for 2022

I welcome the funding allocation of €37,613,536 for the 2022 Roads Programme. Funding is allocated for restoration improvement works, maintenance, bridge rehabilitation, safety improvement works, drainage works, Active Travel and speed limits. “I welcome the [...]

By | February 16th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Calls on the Government to make work more financially beneficial

I believe that the Government have a responsibility to ensure that workers are incentivised to return to the workforce. “People coming off Jobseekers Supports need to have an increase in their take home pay when [...]

By | February 13th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Orthodontic waiting times unacceptable

I have received a reply from the HSE in relation to orthodontic treatment waiting time. “Presently there are 1031 patients awaiting times in the Saolta Group serving Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, 645 of these patients [...]

By | February 13th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Burning of Agricultural Waste needs to continue as good farming practice

I welcome the extension of the derogation for 2022 for farming activities on the The Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations 2009 makes it an offence to dispose of waste by uncontrolled [...]

By | February 12th, 2022|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments