21 08, 2024

Welcomes deferral of Residential Zoned Land Tax

By | August 21st, 2024|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the deferral of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) to allow amendments to be made to exempt functional farm holdings from the tax. “This is a matter I raised the then Taoiseach Leo [...]

17 08, 2024

Increases in Water Charges for Farmers and Businesses is unfair and excessive and Government must intervene

By | August 17th, 2024|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I have called on the Government to intervene and instruct Uisce Éireann not to increase water charges for farmers or businesses currently. The increase in electricity and other input cost have made trading difficult for [...]

17 08, 2024

Welcomes funding for Portumna and Castlegrove Forest Parks

By | August 17th, 2024|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Portumna Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the announcement of funding for Portumna and Castlegrove forests. Castlegrove is to receive €115,000 and Portumna will receive €59,329 for the development of additional walking trails and an enhancement the amenities. “This fund [...]

1 08, 2024

Welcomes Publication of All-Ireland Rail Review.

By | August 1st, 2024|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Press Releases, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I welcome the publication of the All-Ireland Rail Review by the Irish Government and The Executive in Northern Ireland. The review sets out the strategy by which rail transport on the Island of Ireland will [...]