I welcome the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund total of € 501,000 being allocated to Galway County Council under the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund (2021). “This funding is being allocated for the 2021 calendar year” “The [...]
I today met with Aer Lingus pilots outside the Convention Centre to discuss the current crisis within the aviation industry. I also met today with Shannon Chamber and the Hotel Federation to offer support for [...]
I have requested the Department of Agriculture to make the TAM ll grants available to agricultural contractors. “TAMS ll is a support for farmers in the purchase of plant and equipment for agricultural use. Many [...]
I have received confirmation from Irish Water that they are to review the long-term Wastewater Treatment needs under the greater Galway Area Drainage Study. “I am concerned at the slow progress in providing this infrastructure [...]
I have received confirmation from the HSE that general podiatry services will be available with a dedicated chiropodist / podiatrist in place from July this year. “The dedicated post in the new Primary Care Centre [...]
I welcome the decision by the Department of Jobs & Enterprise to extend the Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID to include non-rateable premises in the scheme. “This issue is one that I have raised [...]
I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, that he is funding another voids programme for 2021 for local Authorities which will see his Department provide funding [...]
I along with the Regional Group of TDs called on the Government to make regional development a reality by investing in water and wastewater infrastructure in our towns and villages. “Regional Group members state that [...]
I welcome the announcement by Minister Heather Humphreys TD, for the Local Improvement Scheme for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities. “The funding will improve access to rural homes and farms, [...]
I welcome the news that Global solutions Company XPO Logistics and Irish Rail have announced the commencement of a new twice weekly rail freight services between Ballina and Waterford Port. “The new service will see [...]
