I welcome the confirmation by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, T.D., that payments under the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme have commenced with payments worth just over €20 million [...]
I welcome the fact that the Part 8 Planning process is now complete, and planning is in place for the new fire station for Athenry. Cllr. Gabe Cronnelly and I have worked to secure the [...]
The method of zoning land for development is an obstacle to the delivery of housing. We have County Development Plans and Local Area Plans being developed across the country. The method of deciding on which [...]
There is a major crisis developing in the Home Care sector due to the lack of Home Care workers. “I have experienced first hand the situation where home care hours are being allocated to people [...]
Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East has welcomed the inclusion of both Headford and Loughrea in funding announced to enhance streetscapes and shopfronts. ‘The funding is part of a new €7 million fund which [...]
I have received confirmation from the Dept of Education that the construction work on the extension of Craughwell National School is to commence on the 6th September. The successful contractor is to mobilise in the [...]
I congratulate the Monivea Boxing Club on their recent international success of two of the club’s members. Lea Butler won a European Bronze medal and Adam Hession has won a European U22 silver medal. This [...]
I welcome the construction of two replacement orthopaedic theatres on the Merlin Park University Hospital site. Construction commenced in March 2021 and is due to be completed by the end of this year. The development [...]
I have received confirmation from the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD that the design team has been appointed for the delivery of the new Gaelscoil campus for Athenry. “The project includes the delivery of [...]
I welcome the announcement of €16.6 million in equipment grants under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). “Funding totalling € 258,937 has been announced for groups in Galway East which [...]
