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Welcome appointment of a Senior Podiatrist for Athenry
I have received confirmation from the HSE that a senior Podiatrist has been appointed to Primary Care and that Primary Care Podiatry will commence service in Athenry next month. “I have been contacted by many [...]
Construction progressing on Craughwell NS Extension
I welcome the commencement of construction of the extension and refurbishment of Craughwell National School this month. The successful contractor is Coolsivna Construction Ltd, from Mountbellew, “This project has been on the agenda many years. [...]
Further progress for Loughrea Town Hall Regeneration Project
I welcome the news that Galway County Council are completing the pre-qualification process for the appointment of a Building Contractor and that the planning application is underway for the refurbishment of Loughrea Town Hall. "The [...]
Call on the Minister for Local Government to meet executive of Galway County Council
I have called on Minister Dara O’Brien and Minister Peter Burke to immediately arrange a meeting with the Chief Executive of Galway County Council to hear first-hand from the Council the dire financial predicament the [...]
Welcome launch of Greenify fund by Credit Unions for home insulation improvements
I welcome the launch by some Credit Unions around the country, including St. Jarlath’s Credit Union Tuam of an initiative to provide loans to people who want to carry out improvements to their homes to [...]
Small family farmers will suffer most in Government policies to reduce carbon emissions
I am concerned at the way farmers are being brought down a road of massive herd reduction to try to meet carbon emission targets set by Government. “The debate so far is very vague, and [...]