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Clarin College Athenry tender process underway
The building project for Clarin College, Athenry, now gone to tender. Following on from continuous discussions with the Minister for Education, I am glad to confirm that the Clarin College project in Athenry has now [...]
Childcare Facilities in Galway East
I welcome the announcement of funding for Childcare Facilities in Galway East I have been informed by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone that funding has been provided for many Childcare Facilities [...]
STATEMENT FROM DEPUTY SEÁN CANNEY
STATEMENT FROM DEPUTY SEÁN CANNEY Following my decision last Friday to leave the Independent Alliance, I am now confirming that I have informed the Taoiseach that I will be resigning my position as Assistant Government [...]
Tuam old health centre is be used for Social Care Office
I have been advised by the HSE that the existing health centre building will be the headquarters for the Social Care Team for counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. ‘I welcome this development as it brings [...]
21% increase in funding for grants for Older People
I welcome the allocation of funding to Galway County Council of €1,887,048 for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People with a Disability. This represents an increase of 21% on the 2017 allocation. ‘Galway County Council [...]
€3 million Lighting Upgrade Grant Scheme for local small businesses
I encourage small businesses across the country to apply for funding under the Department of Communications, Climate Change and Environment. ‘The total funding allocation secured in 2018 by Minister Naughten is €3 million, which is [...]