CANNEY WELCOMES NEW COMMUNICATIONS CHARTER TO HELP INTERNET USERS

Galway East TD and Minister for Digital Development Seán Canney has welcomed new measures by internet providers to help network and broadband users facing higher bills because of the COVID-19 crisis. All major internet providers [...]

By | April 16th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

BORD BIA MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR

Bord Bia has introduced a range of new supports and tailored existing programmes to support the Agri Food sector businesses. The Navigating Change programme addresses issues under 3 areas; Understanding, Supports and Futureproofing. The programme [...]

UPSURGE IN E-USE OF LIBRARIES

The physical closure of libraries to the public has led to an upsurge in the use of e-books and audiobooks. Recently my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, rallocated €200,000 for libraries to [...]

EXPANSION OF CALF INVESTMENT SCHEME

The expansion of the Calf Investment Scheme is an important support for farmers during the COVID-19 crisis. The budget for the scheme which directly funds around 2,500 farmers has been increased from €1.5 million to [...]

UPSURGE IN E-USE OF LIBRARIES – CANNEY

The physical closure of libraries to the public has led to an upsurge in the use of e-books and audiobooks. That is according to Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney. Minister [...]

By | April 14th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

CANNEY WELCOMES EXPANSION OF CALF INVESTMENT SCHEME

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the expansion of the Calf Investment Scheme as an important support for farmers during the COVID-19 crisis. The budget for the scheme which [...]

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HELP WITH UTILITY BILLS

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities is providing guidance and information for any customers who are facing challenges in relation to utilities or payment for utilities (gas, electricity, telephone) particularly in the case of pre-pay [...]

By | April 14th, 2020|Blog, Gort Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

LATEST WASTE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES

Some helpful guidelines here on waste disposal during the current crisis from www.waste.ie via Galway County Council's Public Participation Network and Community Response Team.

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

UPDATE FROM TONY CANAVAN, CEO, SAOLTA UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE GROUP

The Saolta University Health Care Group comprises: University Hospital Galway Merlin Park University Hospital Portiuncula University Hospital Mayo University Hospital Roscommon University Hospital Sligo University Hospital Letterkenny University Hospital We now have processes in place [...]

SUPPORT FOR HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

Many people who would normally bring relatives, friends and neighbours to hospital are not now in a position to do so because of self-isolation or restrictions around movements by people over 70. The Ambulance Service [...]