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Government have abandoned rural pubs
I have criticised the Government for their lack of support for rural pubs. The Governments latest offering of support has been dressed up to try to portray that pubs are being supported. The pubs along [...]
Government need to make transitional arrangements for Leader Programme
I have called on the Government to put transitional arrangements in place to fully fund the LEADER Programme for 2021 in advance of the next Rural Development Programme. The LEADER Programme plays an important role [...]
Call on the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to re-introduce weekly payments of Social Protection payments
I have called on the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to re-introduce weekly payments of Social Protection payments ‘This move will rejuvenate the Post Office network, as there is a reduction on people [...]
An Post to offer a “One Stop Shop” facility for Home Retrofit
Welcome announcement by An Post to offer a “One Stop Shop” facility for Home Retrofit and Home Insulation measures. I have been informed that An Post have launched a one-stop shop facility to cover loan [...]
Welcomes funding for Energy Retrofit in Galway
I welcome the provision of funding for Energy Retrofit in four Council Housing Estates in Galway. ‘Cloughbrack in Eyrecourt, Shannon Park in Portumna, St. Joseph’s Park in Killimor, St. Joseph’s in Ballinasloe and Cre Na [...]
Sylane Hurling gets major boost of €112,377 for facilities
Deputy Seán Canney TD has announced that Sylane Hurling Club has been awarded €112,377 in Leader funding for the development and completion of their community hall, meeting room, gym, toilet and changing facilities at their [...]