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ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM FOR KILRICKLE NATIONAL SCHOOL
Very welcome news today that Kilrickle National School has received approval for an additional mainstream classroom. I want to congratulate the students, parents, principal, staff and the Board of Management on this funding. I also [...]
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND LAUNCH
I attended the launch of the 2020-2022 Social Enterprise Development Fund in Dublin this week. The €1.6 million fund is administered by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with Local Authorities Ireland and funded by [...]
€530 MILLION CELTIC INTERCONNECTOR GRANT
This week I had the honour of representing Ireland in Brussels at the signing of the Celtic Interconnector agreement with the European Commission.
HIGH AMBITIONS FOR HILL OF KNOCKMA
I recently hosted a meeting on the hill of Knockma to consider future plans for one of the fastest growing tourist attractions in the Tuam area.
BOOST FOR HYMANY WAY WALKING TRAIL
Great news that the Hymany Way walking trail has been included in the national Walks Scheme.
SPORTS FUNDING OF €4.2 MILLION APPROVED
The Government has announced an investment package of €4.2 million in sports and physical activity funding, including awards for Galway Local Sports Partnership.