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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 [...]
UPGRADE OF TUAM ROUNDABOUTS ESSENTIAL
I have held discussions with Galway County Council about upgrading roundabouts in Tuam. There is huge potential to enhance the town's approaches by improving its roundabouts in order to showcase Tuam and what it has [...]
YOUTH ORGANISATIONS ALLOCATED €465,000 FOR CLIMATE PROJECTS
Allocations totalling nearly €465,000 have been to youth organisations under the Youth Climate Justice Fund. The grants will benefit 14 projects proposed by 23 national youth groups either as solo or consortium applications. To bring [...]
APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR €1 BILLION RURAL REGENERATION FUND
Applications for funding under the €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund are now open. The funding from my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, will focus on supporting economic recovery in Rural [...]
Congratulations to Independent Councillor James Charity
Congratulations to Independent Councillor James Charity who was elected Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council at the Annual General Meeting in Kiltormer Community Centre.