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Case for Regional Ireland presented to Ministers Donohoe and McGrath ahead of Budget
Galway East TD Seán Canney, along with his colleagues in the Regional Independent group of TDs presented their pre-Budget submission to the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform at a [...]
I welcome funding for local charities from the COVID-19 Stability Fund
I welcome funding for some local charities from the COVID-19 Stability Fund. “This was a scheme that was devised by Michael Ring and I from the Dormant Account Fund when we were in Ministerial office [...]
Welcome progress on Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme
I have been informed by Galway County Council that the Feasibility Report for the Gort Lowlands have identified a potential scheme that is both environmentally acceptable and cost beneficial. “This is great news for the [...]
Confirmation that development of the old Grove site in Tuam is to proceed to tender and construction
I have received confirmation that the tender for development of the Mental Health Day Hospital site in Tuam will go to tender in October and the HSE intend to appoint the contractor in January 2021. [...]
Government need to sort Galway County funding on a permanent basis
The Government have to stop playing games and sort out the funding crisis in Galway County Council. “Last year I along with other Oireachtas members engaged with the Department and we secured a one-off fund [...]
Primary Care Centres are not being used to their full potential
I am critical of the HSE and Department of Health for their inability to provide services within the new Primary Care Centre in Tuam. “The Primary Care Centre is opened to the public for over [...]