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OPEN THE ATHENRY LINK ROAD TO PRESENTATION COLLEGE
I am calling on the IDA and Galway County Council to open the new link road off the roundabout through the IDA lands in Athenry to allow access to the Presentation College. The works were [...]
FUNDING FOR GALWAY SMALL FESTIVALS AND SUMMER SCHOOLS
I am very pleased that the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has announced a total of €15,500 in funding for small festivals and summer schools in Galway. The allocations are designed to help [...]
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN ROADWORKS SCHEME
Community organisations and groups should be aware that applications to Galway County Council under the Community Involvement in Roadworks Scheme are now open. The scheme is designed to support residents and local groups who are [...]
LAUNCHING NEW ANGLING FACILITIES IN DONEGAL
I had the pleasure of launching Creeslough and District Angling Association's new facility at Lough na Tooey, Co Donegal. As Minister with responsibility for inland fisheries, I was impressed with the facilities, which include a [...]
DEADLINE FOR CHARITIES VAT COMPENSATION SCHEME
DEADLINE FOR CHARITIES VAT COMPENSATION SCHEME Legislation was passed at the end of last year to introduce a VAT Compensation Refund Scheme for charities. It is aimed at refunding the proportion of VAT paid on [...]
RETURN OF THE BACK TO SCHOOL ALLOWANCE
I am very pleased that the Back to School Clothing and Footware Allowance will soon be available for eligible families. Budget 2019 provided for €56 million nationally to be made available for the allowance which [...]