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Visit to Tuam Primary Care Centre
I had an opportunity on Monday morning last to see at first hand the new Tuam Primary Care Centre along with HSE staff and local public representatives. I also had an opportunity to see the [...]
Irish Water takes over responsibility for new water connections
Irish Water is now the main point of contact for applicants in county Galway seeking connection to the water and wastewater infrastructure. The water company has also established a pre-connection enquiry process which will allow [...]
Canney welcomes funding for Knock Airport
East Galway TD Seán Canney has welcomed funding of €1,109,430 for Knock Airport. ‘The funding represents the first allocation of support this year. The funds will go towards safety and security related projects. The funding [...]
Reminder – Community Facilities Scheme 2017
The closing date for the Galway County Council’s Community Facilities Scheme is fast approaching. Galway County Local Community Development Committee has been allocated a fund of €64,500 by the Department of Housing, Community and Local [...]
Concern over changes to speed limits
I am very concerned over proposals by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to change the location of speed limits in towns and villages. The proposals include a plan to move the speed limits closer to towns. [...]
Canney welcomes Back to School allowance increase
EAST Galway TD Sean Canney this week welcomed an increase in the level of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. ‘This allowance is crucial in helping many families meet the cost of back [...]