I have called on the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to re-introduce weekly payments of Social Protection payments ‘This move will rejuvenate the Post Office network, as there is a reduction on people [...]
Welcome announcement by An Post to offer a “One Stop Shop” facility for Home Retrofit and Home Insulation measures. I have been informed that An Post have launched a one-stop shop facility to cover loan [...]
I welcome the provision of funding for Energy Retrofit in four Council Housing Estates in Galway. ‘Cloughbrack in Eyrecourt, Shannon Park in Portumna, St. Joseph’s Park in Killimor, St. Joseph’s in Ballinasloe and Cre Na [...]
Deputy Seán Canney TD has announced that Sylane Hurling Club has been awarded €112,377 in Leader funding for the development and completion of their community hall, meeting room, gym, toilet and changing facilities at their [...]
I have called on the new Government to bring forward legislation to introduce a three-year cap on productive farming assets. ‘There is widespread support for this legislation from all partners. It’s introduction was delayed due [...]
I encourage farmers to apply for the new €50 million Beef Finishers Payment Scheme. The reference period for applications is 1st February to 12th June 2020 for any eligible cattle slaughtered during this period. The [...]
Deputy Seán Canney TD has welcomed progress with the construction of the new classroom and All-Weather pitch at the school. The works consist of a new full-size classroom linked to the existing school together with [...]
I have called on the Department of Transport to ensure that all students are accommodated on the school transport system in September. ‘I am receiving calls from many concerned parents that their children are being [...]
I have called on the Minister of Agriculture to put a support package in place for sheep farmers. Sheep farmers have received no support during the COVID-19 emergency. Sheep farmers need support with the closure [...]
I have been informed that Galway County Council have had a budget of €64,000 made available under the Percent for Art Scheme in 2019 to enhance the M17 / M18 with Artistic features. The Scheme [...]
