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Welcome funding for Outdoor Recreation Amenities for Galway East
I welcome the funding for the Walks Project in Loughrea in the Outdoor Recreation Amenities. “Funding of €200,000 has been allocated to the project and the works will include the continued regeneration of The Walk, [...]
Government needs to be innovative in supporting Post Offices
The Government must step up its commitments to support An Post to prevent the collapse of the post office network. “The Regional Group, which I am a member of, has written to Minister Eamon Ryan [...]
Welcome changes to CE and TUS rules during Covid
I have today welcomed the announcement of changes to support CE and TUS schemes during Covid. The changes were announced by Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys. ‘The main measures are the extension of contracts [...]
Funding for Galway County Council to help support housing improvements for Older People and People with Disabilities
I welcome the allocation of €2,336,383 to Galway County Council for the provision of grant support for Housing Adaptation Grants. “The scheme of supports include Housing Aid for Older People including roofing, windows & doors [...]
Government needs to revisit establishing a State Community Bank
The Government needs to revisit establishing a State bank for SMEs. Ulster Bank are now exiting the Irish market leaving less competition for the consumer. Ulster Bank has about a 15 per cent share of [...]
UN Soldiers are now to be vaccinated prior to travelling on UN Peace Keeping Mission
I have been informed that all UN Peace Keeping soldiers will now be vaccinated prior to their departure for duties. “I have been contacted by families of soldiers volunteering for UN Peace Keeping duties expressing [...]