GORT LOWLANDS FLOOD RELIEF SCHEME
Greater progress is needed in finalising the report on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme. The report on the feasibility study for the scheme was due to be published by the end of 2019 but [...]
PROGRESS FOR €500,000 KILBANNON ROAD REALIGNMENT SCHEME
I have been informed that tender documents for the R332 realignment at Kilbannon are being prepared. Tenders will be invited in the summer. The stretch of the road between Kilbannon National School and the football [...]
COROFIN VILLAGE RENEWAL SCHEME TO GO TO TENDER
I have received confirmation from Galway County Council that tender documents for the renewal of Corofin village are being prepared. The works include a pedestrian crossing, footpaths, lighting and other enhancements. I am pleased that [...]
GALWAY COUNTY PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NETWORK
The latest editiion of the Galway County Public Participation Network Newsletter is now available. It contains useful information about COVID-19 developments and supports as well as details of the Community Call Response in Galway. There [...]
MAJOR STABILITY FUND URGENTLY NEEDED TO SUPPORT LOCAL AUTHORITIES
I am calling on the Government to put in place a Stability Fund to support local authorities as a matter of urgency. Local authority incomes have been slashed because of the COVID-19 crisis. Many local [...]
PHASED REOPENING
PHASED REOPENING The plan for the phased reopening beginning on May 18th. The phases depend on continued progress in the battle against the COVID-19 virus. ROADMAP FOR REOPENING An overview for the planned reopening stages. [...]
May Bank Holiday Weekend Message
A Bank Holiday weekend message of thanks to everyone for all their efforts during the current crisis.
MAJOR STABILITY FUND URGENTLY NEEDED TO SUPPORT LOCAL AUTHORITIES – CANNEY
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has called on the Government to put in place a Stability Fund to support local authorities. Minister Canney said: "Local authority incomes have been slashed [...]
COROFIN VILLAGE RENEWAL SCHEME TO GO TO TENDER
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has received confirmation from Galway County Council that tender documents for the renewal scheme for Corofin village are being prepared. The works include a pedestrian [...]
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES DELIVERING A GREAT RESPONSE TO COVID EMERGENCY
Local Development Companies (LDCs) are carrying out vital support work for thousands of community groups and individuals throughout Ireland during the COVID-19 crisis. The 49 LDCs have approximately 1,000 staff engaged in the community response [...]