I welcome progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes under plans being finalised by the Government. “The Minister for Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien [...]
I have received confirmation from SUSI that the online applications for a student grant in the 2023/24 academic year close on Thursday 2 November 2023. All students who still wish to apply for a student [...]
The Joint Committee on Disability Matters met in private today and called on all of Government to deal with the impending and indefinite strike action, by health and community workers nationwide. I along with my [...]
I have expressed disappointment that rural Ireland is not being treated fairly when it comes to Carbon Tax. In this week’s Budget the Government have increased the cost of petrol and diesel from midnight last [...]
I, as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, has questioned the Government commitment to support people living with a disability. The absence of any measure in Budget 2024 to deal with [...]
I welcome the decision by Galway County Council to grant planning permission to Production Equipment UC for a new Global Headquarters to be located in Athenry. Production Equipment Europe is a locally owned Irish Business [...]
I have requested the Department of Education to fast track their building programme for Athenry to meet the increase demand for school places. As the secondary schools in Athenry are holding their open nights and [...]
