I welcome funding for some local charities from the COVID-19 Stability Fund. “This was a scheme that was devised by Michael Ring and I from the Dormant Account Fund when we were in Ministerial office [...]
I have been informed by Galway County Council that the Feasibility Report for the Gort Lowlands have identified a potential scheme that is both environmentally acceptable and cost beneficial. “This is great news for the [...]
I have received confirmation that the tender for development of the Mental Health Day Hospital site in Tuam will go to tender in October and the HSE intend to appoint the contractor in January 2021. [...]
The Government have to stop playing games and sort out the funding crisis in Galway County Council. “Last year I along with other Oireachtas members engaged with the Department and we secured a one-off fund [...]
I am critical of the HSE and Department of Health for their inability to provide services within the new Primary Care Centre in Tuam. “The Primary Care Centre is opened to the public for over [...]
I have called on the Government to support the Wool Industry in Ireland. In Ireland the value of wool has dropped and is considered worthless at present. As a product wool is natural, it is [...]
I met with representatives of the I.F.A in Athenry this week. We discussed key points in their 2021 Budget Submission. Farming is under pressure and is in need of support to help sustain the family [...]
I have received written confirmation from the Minister of State for the OPW, that the extension to the offices at the Regional Headquarters in Headford is progressing. Enabling works including the provision of temporary accommodation [...]
I welcome the decision of the Dáil Business Committee this morning to approve the fast tracking of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2020 to deal with the horrendous backlog in appeals of forestry applications. “On [...]
I have met with Padraic McGann, National President of the Vintners Federation to discuss issues around the re-opening of pubs. ‘The main issue is that the regulations are very complicated and require clarity to ensure [...]
