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VISIT TO SMART DOCKLANDS
VISIT TO SMART DOCKLANDS I had a great visit earlier this week to the Smart Docklands initiative. I was introduced to a whole range of Smart City installations, including the Steora Smart Bench which has [...]
MOBILE PHONE AND BROADBAND TASKFORCE REVIEW
MOBILE PHONE AND BROADBAND TASKFORCE REVIEW I was delighted to launch the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce Implementation Review 2018 this morning at the National Concert Hall. I now chair the Taskforce, which was established [...]
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland – Looking for Ideas
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland - Looking for Ideas Each year Social Entrepreneurs Ireland support social entrepreneurs to take their ideas from start-up to scale-up, through a suite of support programmes. This year they have more support [...]
Mná na hÉireann Fund Launch at Dublin Castle
Mná na hÉireann Fund Launch at Dublin Castle I was delighted to join the Taoiseach for the launch of the new €1.8M Mná na hÉireann fund at Dublin Castle. The fund supports charities and social [...]
MEELICK WEIR RESTORATION PROJECT GETS THE GO-AHEAD
MEELICK WEIR RESTORATION PROJECT GETS THE GO-AHEAD I am delighted to have been informed that the restoration project for Meelick Weir and Walkway is to be given the go-ahead after a ten-year battle. The weir [...]
Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
Rural Regeneration and Development Fund I am delighted to announce tonight that County Galway has been granted nearly €6.2 million for a wide range of regeneration projects. Areas such as Athenry, Tuam, Gort, Dunmore and [...]