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Congratulations to Galway schools for getting top marks for valuing water in Green-Schools awards
I congratulate Galway schools who have been honoured for their efforts in highlighting the value of water in all our lives at the annual Green-Schools Awards. Hosted by An Taisce’s Green-Schools and Irish Water, this [...]
Outpatient waiting lists at Galway University Hospital out of control.
I have received confirmation that almost 55,000 adults are currently on the waiting list on the Outpatients Galway University Hospital. There are in excess of 19,000 of these people on these waiting list longer than [...]
Calls on the Government to finalise negotiations on pensions entitlement for Community Employment Supervisors
I have called on the Government to engage with unions representing the CE Supervisors to ensure an immediate resolution to this long running injustice. “The CE Supervisors are providing an enormous service in communities right [...]
Welcome confirmation of recommencement of the Primary Care Psychology service for Headford / Lackagh area.
I have received confirmation from the HSE that the Primary Care Psychology service for the Headford / Lackagh area has recommenced following the successful recruitment of a Psychologist for Primary Care Child and Family Services. [...]
Disability Matters Committee Pre-Budget 2022 Call for Action
I as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters have welcomed the call for action by the Committee in advance of the Budget next Tuesday 12 October. The Committee has reiterate its [...]
Bia Innovator Athenry successful in their application for funding under Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme
I congratulate the Bia Innovator Athenry on their successful application for additional funding under the Government’s Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme (RETS). The Scheme assists regional projects affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and by other regional [...]