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Traditional farm buildings
The 2018 GLAS traditional farm building grant scheme is now open for applications. Application form and terms and conditions can be downloaded here: http://www.heritagecouncil.ie/projects/traditional-farm-buildings-grant-scheme Completed applications (hard copy) should be returned by 5pm Friday 24th [...]
€60m investment in NUIG
Confirmation that the European Investment Bank is to approve lending of €60 million for the development of NUIG campus is most welcome. This is the first ever loan to the university from Europe’s long-term lending [...]
Water Framework Directive- Draft River Basin Management Plan
Engagement and Feedback on the ‘Recommended Priority Water Bodies for Action’ and the Public Consultations meetings. Find out about the proposed river and lake water bodies identified for action in County Galway as part of [...]
Sean Canney – Speech on the Water Bill – 17th October 2017
The ongoing saga in relation to water charges is now coming to a conclusion. Much has been written and much has been spoken about water, the cost of water, water waste, leaks and how best [...]
Canney welcomes supports in Budget for Agricultural and Rural communities
Seán Canney T.D. has welcomed the increases in funding for rural Ireland. In particular that additional funding of €19 million for rural and community development is vital to enhance rural Ireland. The further increase in [...]
Canney welcomes increase in investment in Education in Budget
Deputy Seán Canney welcomes the increase in 1,300 additional teaching posts in schools in 2018. This will result in the pupil teacher ratio being reduced to 26 to 1 in Primary Schools. This is the [...]