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Lackagh Heritage Centre successful in been awarded a Broadband Connection Point
I have received confirmation that Lackagh Heritage Centre & Museum have been selected as a centre for a Broadband Connection Point (BCP) “This is good news for the Lackagh Heritage Centre & Museum and the [...]
€2.5 million investment in Meelick Weir boardwalk opens to the public tomorrow
I have received confirmation that Waterways Ireland will be opening the new boardwalk across the River Shannon tomorrow to the public. “The Boardwalk across the Weir at Meelick linking Galway and Offaly represents a €2.5 [...]
Welcome progress on Tuam Health Campus
I have received confirmation that the HSE are progressing two major health facilities in Tuam. “The Community Nursing facility is tendered, and the successful contractor is expected to commence construction in March 2021”. “This new [...]
Funding of €18,000 for flood relief works at Curra, Abbey, Loughrea, approved by the Office of Public Works
Seán Canney Independent TD has received confirmation that the Office of Public Works have approved funding of €18,000 for flood relief works to be carried out at Curra, Abbey, Loughrea. “The works include the installation [...]
Galway Charities share in additional €10 million Stability Fund
I welcome the allocation of funding for various charities in Galway East under the COVID-19 Stability fund. “The charities to receive additional funding include Tuam Cancer Care €13,563, Gort Cancer Care Support Group €6,690, Athenry [...]
Changes to the VAT Refund Scheme puts many small retailers at risk
I have criticised the move by the Government to set a threshold of €75 for the VAT Refund Scheme. This scheme was designed to incentivise tourists visiting Ireland to purchase goods and claim a refund [...]