The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) was introduced on 26 March to support the viability of firms and preserve the relationship between the employer and employee. In so far as is possible, it subsidises a [...]
The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty today announced that the Government has approved the extension of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment until at least Phase 5 of the Roadmap for Re-opening Society [...]
I want to congratulate our local independent commercial radio stations on their allocations under a €2.5 million initiaitive by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The fund is aimed at commercial radio stations supporting information and [...]
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed allocations to local radio under a €2.5 million scheme by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The fund is aimed at commercial radio stations [...]
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed a further investment of €200,000 in eBooks and eAudiobooks following an upsurge in the use of public library online services. The allocation by [...]
New measures have been announced to assist childcare providers and parents plan for the reopening of services on June 29. The measures drawn upon expert guidance provided by the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) [...]
I am sharing an update I received from Tony Canavan, CEO of the Saolta University Health Care Group, about the response of our hospitals to the COVID-19 emergency. I acknowledge the great work that is [...]
Three Galway East projects have been allocated a total of €70,619 in LEADER funding. Galway Rural Development Company has been allocated €35,000 to develop a community biodiversity education and awareness programme for six community organisations, [...]
I have received confirmation that the tender pre-qualification for Craughwell National School's extension has been completed and candidates have been short-listed. I am pleased that significant progress has now been made. The next stage will [...]
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has received confirmation that the tender pre-qualification for Craughwell National School's extension has been completed and candidates have been short-listed. Minister Canney said: "I am [...]
