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Rail transport will transform our country
I believe that rail transport will transform Ireland in terms of meeting climate targets and reducing carbon emissions following on from a meeting I had with Jim Meade, CEO of Irish Rail. Mr. Meade has [...]
Vacant dentist position remains unfilled in Tuam
I have expressed concern that a vacant dentist position remains unfilled for the school dentistry service based in Tuam. “This situation is not tenable as school dentistry services are a vital component in the provision [...]
Regional Group Launch their Pre-budget Submission: Regional Sustainable Recovery Strategy
I together with my Regional Group of Independent TDs launched our Pre-Budget Submission 2022 today highlighting the “critical need to invest in our people to support the transition back to normality”. The Regional Group pointed [...]
Welcome approval for additional accommodation for Lackagh National School
I have received confirmation from the Minister for Education that Lackagh National School has been approved for funding to provide additional accommodation at their school. The additional accommodation includes two new mainstream classrooms and a [...]
Praise for Community Alert Groups for their work in keeping their communities safe
I commend the Community Alert Groups across the constituency for their great work in assisting in keeping their communities safe. “I attended a meeting of the groups organised by Muintir na Tire and in attendance [...]
Shortlisting of Oranmore by Intel has the potential to develop our infrastructure
The decision by Intel to shortlist Oranmore as a possible location for a multi-billion-euro manufacturing facility, creating 10,000 jobs, has highlighted the potential to develop our infrastructure in the Western Regions. “The region has been [...]