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Bia Innovator Athenry successful in their application for funding under Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme
I congratulate the Bia Innovator Athenry on their successful application for additional funding under the Government’s Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme (RETS). The Scheme assists regional projects affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and by other regional [...]
Local Property Tax valuation date is 1st November 2022
I have received many enquiries from constituents following the issuing of letters from Revenue to homeowners regarding Local Property Tax. In essence there are three things that people who are liable for Local Property Tax [...]
Calls on Government to increase Fuel Allowance payments in the Budget
I have called on the Minister for Social Protection to increase the level of payments for recipients of the fuel allowance to help people in fuel poverty to meet the rising costs of heating oil [...]
Department of Health need to tackle waiting times for children needing MRI scans in University College Hospital Galway.
I have received confirmation that children are waiting up to 24 months for an MRI scan. There are two categories of waiting times for children waiting MRI scans. There are patients classed as General Anaesthetic [...]
Welcome proposed changes to Planning Regulations for micro generation
I have been informed by the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage that substantial changes in the current exemption thresholds for solar panels are being proposed, including the introduction of new classes of solar [...]
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 [...]