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KILRICKLE GROUP WATER SCHEME READY FOR MINISTERIAL APPROVAL
The long-awaited water supply scheme for Kilrickle is now one step away from going to tender. Having spoken to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy, I can confirm that the costings [...]
MORE THAN €87,000 GRANTED IN LEADER FUNDING FOR GALWAY EAST
Today I am announcing a total of €87,412.61 in LEADER funding for the constituency. The allocations are as follows: €50,237.55 for the completion of a 160-space car park at Mullagh GAA club to include surfacing [...]
GOVERNMENT SAFETY PROTOCOL FOR WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation's Return to Work Safely Protocol sets out the steps that employers and workers must take before a workplace reopens and while it continues to operate. It should be [...]
BARNARDOS CHARITY OFFERING COVID-19 SUPPORTS
Children's charity Barnardos is carrying out great work and supports during the COVID-19 crisis. Barnardos has adapted its core work with children and families as a response to the current situation. Remote family support work, [...]
INNOVATE TOGETHER FUND LAUNCHED WITH €5 MILLION FUNDING
Today I am launching a new Philanthropy Fund aimed at supporting charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises through the COVID-19 crisis. The Innovate Together fund involves a €5 million commitment from my department, the Department [...]
GALWAY EAST GROUPS ALLOCATED MORE THAN €225,000 IN LEADER FUNDING
Galway East groups have been allocated a total of €225,776 in LEADER funding by the Department of Rural and Community Development. I am delighted at these allocations of funding from my department. The awards include [...]