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Galway 2020 Small Towns Bid Ideas Programme
Galway 2020 has launched the Small Towns Bid Ideas programme to which community groups can apply for funding to develop projects this year. A series of public meetings across Galway city and county over the [...]
Increased funding for house and community energy upgrades
I welcome the extension of the Warmer Home Scheme to include families in receipt of Domiciliary Care Allowance from January 1st 2018. ‘In addition a grant of €3,500 for heat pumps and a 33% grant [...]
Springboard+ 2018
I welcome the decision by the Department of Education to include people in employment in Springboard+ 2018 courses for the first time. ‘Springboard+ forms part of the Action Plan for Education, which aims to make [...]
Welcome correction of pension anomaly
I welcome a decision by the Government to correct a pension anomaly that has existed for many people – particularly women – since 2012. In recent months, many people expressed concerns about their pension rates, [...]
Portumna gets go-ahead for two new developments
News that planning permission has been granted for a new primary care centre and a tourist car and bus park in Portumna was welcomed this week by Seán Canney TD. The Galway East TD welcomed [...]
Seamount College to benefit from Emergency Works Funding
News that funding has been granted to Seamount College, Kinvara by the Department of Education under the Emergency Works scheme is very welcome. The funding will be used for structural work on the school. The [...]