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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 [...]
Welcome progress on Loughrea Fire Station
I welcome the response from the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage on progress on Loughrea Fire Station. “The Minister has confirmed that new Fire Station for Loughrea is included in the Fire Services [...]
Welcome announcement of €20m of ANC payments issuing to 11,825 farmers in Galway this week
I welcome the confirmation by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, T.D., that payments under the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme have commenced with payments worth just over €20 million [...]
Athenry Fire Station progress
I welcome the fact that the Part 8 Planning process is now complete, and planning is in place for the new fire station for Athenry. Cllr. Gabe Cronnelly and I have worked to secure the [...]
Zoning is a huge obstacle to delivery of housing
The method of zoning land for development is an obstacle to the delivery of housing. We have County Development Plans and Local Area Plans being developed across the country. The method of deciding on which [...]