I have received a response from the Minister for Health that demonstrates that his department are still posturing on the commitment to pay a covid bonus of €1,000 to healthcare workers. “In my view the [...]
I along with my colleagues the Regional Group of TDs are urging the Government to support initiatives that will bring vacant and derelict properties back into use as homes in their Private Members debate this [...]
I have received confirmation that the Group Scheme Committee has been informed by Galway County Council that a contract is ready to be signed with the Contractor for the long-awaited Group Water supply for Kilrickle. [...]
The designation of the Atlantic Technological University for Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal is a positive move and will provide a positive impact to the economy in the region and the country at large. “As [...]
I welcomed the announcement of funding for swimming pool operators as part of the Covid funding to support the sport sector. Galway sees 20 operators receive funding under the scheme of over €71,000. “I am [...]
I am critical of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement which was put in place to deliver the Primary Care Centres. The contract was initiated by the Department of Health to deliver the National Primary [...]
I welcome the fact that the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport have made a positive submission to the All-Island Rail Review in favour of the re- opening of the remainder of the Western Rail Corridor. [...]
The Construction Industry in Ireland is in a crisis due to the massive increases in costs and the fact that the Government are refusing to act on the Public Works Contracts which are fixed in [...]
I welcome the overwhelming endorsement by school secretaries who voted in favour of accepting the Department of Education’s offer of improved pay and conditions. “The Department of Education, school management bodies and Fórsa have been [...]
I welcome the cross-party support exhibited at the meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications which held a hearing on the All-Ireland Rail Review. Last week Oireachtas members including Stephen Matthews (Green [...]
