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OUTDOOR RECREATION FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR GALWAY EAST COMMUNITIES
The deadline is looming for Measure 1 funding under the €10 million Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Scheme, which is administered by my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, has provided vital support [...]
“PARKLETS” COULD HELP KICK START SHOPS AND BUSINESSES
I am urging shop owners and businesses to talk to Galway County Council about using street spaces outside their premises to help restart their businesses, particularly in light of the need for social distancing. The [...]
NORTH WEST REGIONAL ASSEMBLY SPATIAL AND ECONOMIC STRATEGY 2020-2032
I welcome the launch of the Spatial and Economic Strategy 2020-2032 as a key strategic plan for the North West region, including Galway. The spatial and economic strategy sets the tone for local authorities in [...]
€300,000 INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT ENTERPRISE HUBS TO REOPEN ALONG THE ATLANTIC ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
I am delighted to announce an investment of €300,000 for enterprise hubs along the Atlantic Economic Corridor to help them implement measures to reopen in compliance with public health guidelines as the economy recovers from [...]
NEW REGULATIONS FOR MONEYLENDERS
I welcome the new customer protection regulations that have been announced for licensed moneylending services. The regulations to be introduced by the Central Bank include advising borrowers of high cost interest charges in any advertisements [...]
MORE THAN €63,000 ALLOCATED FOR GALWAY COUNTY IN 2020 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME
I am delighted to announce that Galway County has been allocated €63,249 from my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, under the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme. The programme provides up to €5,000 in [...]