Press Releases from Minister Sean Canney TD.
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08, 2019
BE ALERT TO RAGWORT – CANNEY
Ragwort weed is poisonous to livestock and needs to be handled with care, Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has warned. Minister Canney issued his warning after the recent humid weather [...]
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08, 2019
CANNEY WELCOMES PROGRESS AT BEEF TALKS
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed progress in talks between farmers and Meat Industry Ireland aimed at resolving the dispute over beef prices. The parties agreed to a document [...]
21
08, 2019
COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SCHOOLS URGED TO APPLY FOR CLIMATE ACTION FUNDING
A new round of funding to support hundreds of schools, community groups and clubs with projects on climate action and diversity has been launched by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment. The [...]
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08, 2019
CANNEY WELCOMES MOVE TO HONOUR DEEP RETROFIT APPLICATIONS
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the Government's decision to process all outstanding applications to deep retrofit homes for energy efficiency and to introduce a new scheme for national [...]
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08, 2019
GET YOUR APPLICATION RIGHT IF YOU WANT TO GET FUNDING – CANNEY
Community organisations are being urged to ensure that they plan and fill out their applications to the highest possible standards when applying for funding from Government programmes, Galway East TD and Minister of State for [...]
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08, 2019
SENIORS ALERT SCHEME A GREAT SUCCESS – CANNEY
More than 3,500 older people in County Galway have signed up for the Seniors Alert Scheme since it was first introduced in 2015, latest figures have shown. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs, [...]
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08, 2019
GALWAY EAST PROJECTS BENEFIT FROM NEARLY €40,000 IN LEADER FUNDING – CANNEY
Three Galway East projects will receive nearly €40,000 in LEADER funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "This is great news. The [...]
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08, 2019
ATHENRY LINK ROAD TO OPEN NEXT WEEK
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney and Cllr Gabe Cronnelly have received confirmation that Galway County Council will open the new link road off the Athenry by-pass connecting Athenry Presentation College [...]
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08, 2019
GALWAY MEN HEAD TO RUSSIA FOR SKILLS OLYMPICS
Two Galway men are set to represent Ireland at the 45th WorldSkills Competition in Russia later this month. Apprentice Jack O'Donnell from Lettermore and student Ruairí Grealish from Galway City will be among 17 young [...]
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08, 2019
MOBILE PHONE USERS CAN TAKE ACTION TO IMPROVE POOR HOME RECEPTION – CANNEY
Mobile phone users with reception problems in the home can take action to improve their signals, Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has advised. The Minister's call follows the recent legalisation [...]