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Forest Licence System must change
The current Forest Licence System is not fit for purpose and needs to be overhauled as a matter of urgency. Today there are nearly 6,000 licences in the system pending decision. Farmers are awaiting more [...]
Welcome progress with installation of footbridge in Athenry
I have received confirmation from Galway County Council that they have issued tender documents to contractors for the construction of a footbridge to provide pedestrian access to Clarin College Athenry. “The footbridge was planned and [...]
Government commit to review the amount of transition funding for Leader Programme for 2022
I have received a commitment from the Taoiseach that the Government will review the level of funding available to the Leader Programme for 2022. The last Leader Programme finished in 2020 but a transition fund [...]
Overzealous Public Spending Code stifling infrastructure development
The Public Spending Code has become a major blockage in the delivery of Public Infrastructure in Ireland. The Public Spending Cost sets out the various approval gateways that a project must go through. The code [...]
Burren Trail to be complete in September 2021
Burren Trail to be complete in September 2021 and will benefit tourism in Gort and South Galway I have received confirmation from Fáilte Ireland that the Burren Trail is scheduled for completion in September 2021. [...]
Progress on Social Welfare offices in Tuam
I welcome progress to-date on the refurbishment of the old library on Shop Street Tuam. The building which is owned by Galway County Council and has been leased to the Department of Social Protection for [...]