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Ukraine wars demonstrate a need for a rethink on farming
Farming in Ireland needs to be adjusted to ensure we have full production for our food industry. “We need to encourage farmers to grow more crops to ensure we have sufficient fodder to feed our [...]
Regional Group gives Dáil time to support Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020
I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group have confirmed it will facilitate the early passage of the Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020, which will make the Proceeds of Crime [...]
Welcome funding of €40,000 for footpaths in Eyrecourt
I welcome the allocation of funding under the Active Travel Scheme for Eyrecourt in County Galway. The funding will be used for the reconstruction and replacement of 280 metres length of existing footpath on the [...]
Kilrickle Water Supply scheme at final stages of delivery
The tenders are closed for the long awaited Kilrickle Water Supply Scheme and the tender evaluation is being carried out. “The next stage in the process is for the council to prepare the tender report [...]
Supports Government decision to extend the work of the Insurance Reform group into 2022
I welcome the decision by the Tánaiste to extend the work of the Cabinet Sub Group on Insurance Reform into 2022, announced on the publication of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform. Key reforms have [...]
Welcome funding for flood relief works at Roxborough, Kilchreest
I have received confirmation from the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., that he has today approved Galway County Council’s application under the Office of Public [...]