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TIME TO MAKE SUBMISSIONS ON DOG CONTROL
Dogs make great companions and pets and can greatly enrich our lives. But some dogs, either through nature or bad nurture, can be a risk to both humans and livestock. That is why my Department, [...]
GALWAY MEN IN SKILLS OLYMPICS
I want to wish all the very best to the two young Galway men who will be setting of shortly to represent Ireland at the 45th WorldSkills Competition in Russia later this month. Apprentice Jack [...]
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR PASSPORTS!
Thanks to Brexit, we are now experiencing a record number of passport applications. We are also in the height of the holiday season so it is doubly important to get your applications in early to [...]
MOBILE PHONE USERS CAN TAKE ACTION TO IMPROVE POOR HOME RECEPTION
Mobile phone users with reception problems in the home can take action to improve their signal now that the communications regulator Comreg has legalised Mobile Phone Repeaters. My Department, the Department for Rural and Community [...]
BACKING BROADCASTING PROPOSALS
I very much welcome the publication of the Broadcasting Bill by Minister Richard Bruton. The Bill as published will include a number of measures to support local community radio by reducing the levies placed on [...]
PORTUMNA CASTLE GATE LODGE NOW IN STATE OWNERSHIP
I was very pleased to be advised this week that Portumna Castle Gate Lodge is now in State ownership after receiving confirmation that the land transfer process has been completed. The Gate Lodge was put [...]