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GOOD NEWS FOR SYLANE NATIONAL SCHOOL
I was delighted to receive confirmation that an application to cover additional construction costs for a new classroom at Sylane National School has been approved. The school has now been given the go-ahead for the [...]
GALWAY EAST COMMUNITY CENTRE RECEIVES €34,000 IN LEADER FUNDING
I have received confirmation that Leitrim/Ballydugan Community Centre, Kylebrack, has been awarded €34,226 in LEADER funding from my Department. The grant is to upgrade the existing community centre to provide meeting rooms and a storage [...]
KINVARA FLOOD RELIEF APPLICATION TO PROGRESS
Help could be on its way for properties at risk of flooding along the quay at Kinvara. I have received confirmation from Galway County Council that it is to begin the survey and costing of [...]
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY LAUNCHED FOR THE COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SECTOR
This week, my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development has published its five-year strategy for the community and voluntary sector. The strategy details 11 goals and 43 associated actions aimed at providing supports [...]
CITIZENS INFORMATION – MEDICAL CARDS
As part of an ongoing information process about benefits and entitlements, this week I am sharing details about medical cards. I am indebted to Ciizens Information for the following: If you have a medical card [...]
HEADFORD GAA FLOODLIGHTS
I had the pleasure of turning on the new floodlights at Headford GAA Club in the company of my ministerial colleague Michael Ring TD and Cllr Andrew Reddington. The lights were installed with an €80,000 [...]