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Government need to re-examine the Affordable Housing Scheme as it is not workable in many parts of the country
I have asked Government to review the Affordable Housing Scheme as it is not working in areas of the country where the density levels cannot be achieved. “The amount of equity being put forward under [...]
Welcomes €79.5 million Ash dieback support package for farmers
I welcome the announcement of a €79.5 million package for farmers affected by ash dieback by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue TD today. “I welcome this scheme, but I will need to see the detail [...]
Welcomes extension of waiver for development levy & water connection charge rebate for housing
I welcome the decision by Government to extend of the Waiver for the development Levy and a water connection rebate for housing. The waiver and rebate scheme were introduced last May for a 12-month period [...]
Canney Welcomes inclusion of the Western Rail Corridor in the EU Transport network.
I welcome the decision by the European Parliament to include The Western Rail Corridor and Galway Port in the TEN-T Network following an application by the Irish Government last month. This is a game changer [...]
Time to End Means Testing for Family Carers
Regional Group of Dáil Deputies Proposes Motion to End Means Testing for Family Carers. I along with the Regional Group of TDs, comprising nine Dáil Deputies, is seeking cross party support for their motion to [...]
Welcomes opening of long awaited Xray facility in Tuam.
I welcome the opening of the Xray facility at the Primary Care Centre in Tuam. The facility was tied up in paperwork since I first secured funding for the facility in 2017 from the then [...]