Press Releases from Minister Sean Canney TD.
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03, 2020
THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT
In times of adversity, one of our great strengths is our sense of community. The way in which we care for and protect the most vulnerable in our society is a measure of that strength. [...]
14
03, 2020
CANNEY URGES IMMEDIATE HELP FOR TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SECTOR
The tourism and hospitality sector needs urgent help in the face of a sharp fall-off in bookings in the wake of the Covid-19 virus. That is according to Galway East TD and Minister Rural Affairs [...]
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03, 2020
GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL MOVES TO PROTECT FLOODED SOUTH GALWAY HOMES – CANNEY
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has received confirmation that Galway County Council is to carry out minor channel works to reduce the risk of flooding to homes at Cahermore, Kinvara. [...]
13
03, 2020
CANNEY WELCOMES €40 MILLION BROADCASTING SCHEME
Galway East TD and Minister for Digital Development Seán Canney has welcomed the latest Sound and Vision scheme which will offer €40 million in support for broadcasters over the next three years. The scheme provides [...]
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03, 2020
CANNEY WELCOMES SURVEY FOR BROADBAND DELIVERY
The implementation of the National Broadband Plan in County Galway has begun. National Broadband Ireland vehicles are carrying out survey work around the county prior to the installation process. Galway East TD and Minister for [...]
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03, 2020
CANNEY WELCOMES €856,959 GRANT FOR GALWAY LOCAL ROADS
Galway County Council has been allocated €856,959 for unadopted roads around the county under the Local Improvement Scheme. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "I am delighted to announce details [...]
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03, 2020
TUAM COMMUNITY NURSING UNIT GETS PLANNING GO-AHEAD – CANNEY
An Bord Pleanala has approved planning permission for the new 50-bed Tuam Community Nursing Unit. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "This is excellent news. "The new 50-bed community nursing [...]
2
03, 2020
CANNEY WELCOMES NEW GRANT SCHEME TO COMMEMORATE MOTHER AND CHILD HOME RESIDENTS
A new grant scheme has been announced to support commemorative events for residents of Mother and Child institutions. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "I fully support this initiative by [...]
2
03, 2020
IMMEDIATE RESOLUTION NEEDED TO RESOLVE PLANNING OVERSIGHT AT CLARIN COLLEGE – CANNEY
Athenry's new €20 million Clarin College building is being prevented from opening because of a planning oversight. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "There is huge frustration that the construction [...]
2
03, 2020
ATHENRY GAELSCOIL CAMPUS MOVING AHEAD – CANNEY
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has been informed by the Department of Education that it is finalising the accommodation schedules for the new Gaelscoil campus in Athenry. Minister Canney said [...]