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Government backtrack on the Programme for Government commitment for the next LEADER Programme
I am very critical of the Government’s failure to deliver LEADER funding for 2021. “The LEADER programme supports thousands of jobs in rural Ireland and provides critical financial supports in the areas of rural tourism, [...]
Calls on Government to review restriction on Marts
I have called on the Minister for Agriculture and the Government to review the restrictions imposed on livestock marts. “As a result of the level 5 restrictions, marks are in crisis and cattle prices are [...]
Tuam Mother and Baby Home
Last night the Dáil voted on the Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records Bill 2020. I am disappointed for the thousands of people who contacted me during the last [...]
Galway school and students honoured for water conservation efforts
Congratulations to students Alex Browne, Gary Warren and Brian Igoe from St Jarlath’s College, Tuam, Co. Galway who were named as Regional Ambassadors for their work on the Green-Schools Water Ambassador Programme. The programme is [...]
Welcomes announcement of €56 million to Galway Farmers
“I welcome the announcement that advance payments under the Basic Payment Scheme, worth in excess of €56 million to Galway farmers, have commenced today. These payments are a vital support for farmers across the county [...]
Government needs to support the Post Offices to prevent collapse
I, together with The Regional Group of TDs published our Dáil motion highlighting the crisis across the post office network. We are calling on the Government to step up to their commitments to deliver new [...]