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Over 3,000 vacancies on CE Schemes not acceptable
I have been informed by officials in the Department of Social Protection that there are over 3,000 vacancies on CE Schemes nationally. “Following my intervention in the Dáil last week, I met with Minister Heather [...]
South Galway (Gort Lowlands) Flood Relief Scheme Feasibility Study Report Published
I welcome the publication of the South Galway (Gort Lowlands) Flood Relief Scheme Feasibility Report which has proven that a scheme to create flood relief is feasible and show a cost benefit. “The flooding in [...]
Calls for urgent intervention to offset losses on Irish Beef Industry
I am calling for urgent action by Government and specifically from Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue in the area of the beef Industry. 'Irish beef finishers are facing catastrophic losses in bringing their product to market [...]
Welcome funding of €36 million for Galway Roads
I welcome the €36,230,409 funding allocated to Galway County Council for the 2021 roads programme. “I am particularly delighted with a further allocation of €1.5 million for the Kilbannon road realignment and a further €1 [...]
Welcome appointment of Design Team for Athenry Fire Station
I have been informed that Galway County Council have today appointed the Design Team to prepare the design and tender documents for the new first station for Athenry. “I am delighted that this project is [...]
Welcomes further progress on Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme
I welcome the further progress on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme with the publication of the Feasibility Report on Monday 22nd February. “The public consultation on the engineering options will commence on Friday 26th [...]