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67 vacant local authority homes in Galway County to be refurbished and re-let in 2021
I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, that he is funding another voids programme for 2021 for local Authorities which will see his Department provide funding [...]
Calls on Government to fund Irish Water to help deliver the supply of homes in regional Ireland
I along with the Regional Group of TDs called on the Government to make regional development a reality by investing in water and wastewater infrastructure in our towns and villages. “Regional Group members state that [...]
Funding allocation of €876,959 from the Local Improvement Scheme for upgrade works on rural roads in Galway
I welcome the announcement by Minister Heather Humphreys TD, for the Local Improvement Scheme for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities. “The funding will improve access to rural homes and farms, [...]
Welcome new rail freight service for the West
I welcome the news that Global solutions Company XPO Logistics and Irish Rail have announced the commencement of a new twice weekly rail freight services between Ballina and Waterford Port. “The new service will see [...]
Welcomes Heritage Council funding of €67,000.00 for Loughrea and Athenry
I welcome the announcement of grants assistance of €67,000.00 for Heritage projects for the towns of Loughrea and Gort. “A grant of €25,000 has been awarded to Galway County Council for the Athenry Town Walls [...]
Foetal Pain Relief Bill is a humane and reasonable proposal worthy of Dáil backing
I along with other Independent TD’s co-sponsored The ‘Foetal Pain Relief Bill 2021’ as we believe it is a humane and reasonable proposal worthy of majority support in the Dáil. “As legislators, we cannot ignore [...]