Sylane National School extension and All-Weather facility progressing

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 [...]

By | August 20th, 2020|Blog, Corofin, Education, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Department of Transport must ensure that all students are accommodated on the School Transport for next September

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 [...]

By | August 18th, 2020|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Call for support package for sheep farmers

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 [...]

By | August 18th, 2020|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Calls for Galway County Council to use the Percent of Art Scheme to enhance the M17 / M18 Motorway

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 [...]

By | August 14th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Tuam Courthouse included in Court Services Strategy

I welcome the inclusion of the refurbishment of Tuam Courthouse in the Courts Service Annual Report as part of their Strategic priorities. The report published recently confirmed the Courts Service priority to improve court accommodation [...]

By | August 14th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome funding for Galway East Youth Services

I welcome the allocation of funding of €40,636 for projects in various locations in the region. The projects to benefit include Youth Work Ireland Loughrea, Brú Bhríde West, Tuam Youth Service and Galway East Youth [...]

Welcome progress on provision of Audiology Testing facility at the Primary Care Centre Tuam

I have received confirmation that the Community Audiology Services in Tuam which were suspended in March due to COVID-19 will recommence this month. ‘I have also received confirmation that a tender process is progressing for [...]

By | August 11th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Calls on the Government to provide additional Rural Social Scheme places

Calls on the Government to provide additional Rural Social Scheme places and to streamline access for placement onto the TUS scheme. I have expressed concern that the stimulus package as announced by the Government does [...]

By | August 10th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcomes Beef Finisher Scheme

I welcome the Beef Finisher Schemes which is a positive initiative for farmers at a crucial time. The Scheme is set to deliver at least €100 per animal slaughtered between 1st February and the 12th [...]

By | August 10th, 2020|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

CANNEY – Development works progressing at Brownsgrove National School

Deputy Seán Canney TD recently paid a visit to Brownsgrove National School to see the development of the new carpark and set down area for the school. The project is being funded in the amount [...]

By | August 3rd, 2020|Blog, Education, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments