National Posts
National posts and information articles by public representative Sean Canney TD for the constituency of East Galway in the West of Ireland
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01, 2018
Have your say on electoral areas in County Galway
Have your say on electoral areas in County Galway.
17
01, 2018
Streamlined process needed for critical infrastructure projects
Important applications for projects involving housing, data, transport and inward investment are being held up because of needless delays in the processes involved and there is a need for a more streamlined appeal process for [...]
9
01, 2018
Alarming decline in farmer numbers
A huge decline in the number of people employed in agriculture in the west of Ireland is revealed in recent information from the Western Development Commission. There was a 41.4% decline in the number of [...]
20
09, 2017
Canney calls for equity for group water schemes
East Galway TD Seán Canney this week called for equity of treatment for group water schemes. ‘Following on from the announcement that domestic water charges are to be refunded with a minimum of delay, the [...]
21
08, 2017
‘Western Rail Corridor crucial to future development of the West’ – Canney
Seán Canney TD has reiterated the importance of the Western Rail Corridor for the future development of the West of Ireland. ‘Phase 1 of the Western Rail Corridor has exceeded the projected level of use [...]
28
07, 2017
Equal treatment needed on water charges – Canney
East Galway TD Seán Canney has said that equal treatment is needed for all citizens on the issue of water charges. Deputy Canney has written to the recently-appointed Minister for Housing and Local Government, Eoghan [...]
26
07, 2017
‘Huge gaps in broadband rollout’ – Canney
East Galway TD Seán Canney has criticised the way EIR is rolling out high speed broadband. ‘Eir are leaving huge gaps in the rollout. I have been contacted by many constituents who see the broadband [...]
11
07, 2017
Self-employed need to be treated equally – Sean Canney TD
Self-employed people need to be treated equally, according to East Galway TD Seán Canney who recently heard how issues such as insurance, rates and increased paperwork are making self-employment more difficult with each passing year. [...]
21
06, 2017
Canney welcomes Back to School allowance increase
EAST Galway TD Sean Canney this week welcomed an increase in the level of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. ‘This allowance is crucial in helping many families meet the cost of back [...]
20
06, 2017
Ireland’s burgeoning links with China reinforced by Ministerial visit
Ireland’s growing and developing trade, education and cultural relationship with China was reinforced in March with the visit of the Minister of State for the OPW and Flood Relief, Mr Seán Canney to the East [...]