I welcome the announcement of €695,986 to the LEADER Programme for Galway East to bridge the gap between the wind-up of the existing scheme and the introduction of the new programme which is expected to [...]
I have received confirmation that Lackagh Heritage Centre & Museum have been selected as a centre for a Broadband Connection Point (BCP) “This is good news for the Lackagh Heritage Centre & Museum and the [...]
I have received confirmation that Waterways Ireland will be opening the new boardwalk across the River Shannon tomorrow to the public. “The Boardwalk across the Weir at Meelick linking Galway and Offaly represents a €2.5 [...]
I have received confirmation that the HSE are progressing two major health facilities in Tuam. “The Community Nursing facility is tendered, and the successful contractor is expected to commence construction in March 2021”. “This new [...]
Seán Canney Independent TD has received confirmation that the Office of Public Works have approved funding of €18,000 for flood relief works to be carried out at Curra, Abbey, Loughrea. “The works include the installation [...]
I welcome the allocation of funding for various charities in Galway East under the COVID-19 Stability fund. “The charities to receive additional funding include Tuam Cancer Care €13,563, Gort Cancer Care Support Group €6,690, Athenry [...]
I have criticised the move by the Government to set a threshold of €75 for the VAT Refund Scheme. This scheme was designed to incentivise tourists visiting Ireland to purchase goods and claim a refund [...]
I welcome the introduction of acceleration of wear and tear tax allowances for farm safety equipment in the Finance Bill. The inclusion of this incentive will help farmers to write off the cost of the [...]
I attended the Special Committee on Disability Matters and we heard inspiring contributions from Special Olympics Ireland, Trinity Centre and WALK. As legislators we need to change many of our laws to ensure that people [...]
If the Government are serious about housing and rejuvenating vacant properties, they need to incentivise first time buyers to purchase vacant properties. There are many vacant properties in every town and village. Theses same villages [...]
