Press Releases from Minister Sean Canney TD.

12 07, 2019

LOUGHREA WALKS PROJECT LAUNCHED

By | July 12th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has officially launched The Walks Project in Loughrea to restore its historic wall and bridges on the former Clanricarde estate. The project also includes the [...]

12 07, 2019

CANNEY WELCOMES FUNDING FOR VITAL HEALTH TRANSPORT SERVICES

By | July 12th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has warmly welcomed two major funding awards towards the purchase of vehicles for health transport services in Galway. Galway Hospice is to receive €50,000 in [...]

8 07, 2019

TUAM TO GET €450,000 INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS

By | July 8th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Tuam has been selected for a €450,000 three-year pilot programme for investment in the arts. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney described the funding as a "fantastic opportunity for the town." [...]

8 07, 2019

ATHENRY WASTE TREATMENT PLANT OFFICIALLY OPENS

By | July 8th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has warmly welcomed the official opening of Athenry Waste Treatment plant. The facility will have the capacity of servicing up to 9,500 households in the [...]

5 07, 2019

CANNEY WELCOMES NEW POST BOX FOR TUAM

By | July 5th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Tuam will be getting a new post box to replace one that was stolen from the Athenry Road. Galway East TD and Minister of State for Rural Affairs Seán Canney had requested a replacement for [...]

5 07, 2019

COMMUNITY GROUPS URGED TO APPLY FOR SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING

By | July 5th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

The Community Foundation for Ireland's €100,000 Environment and Nature Fund is a great opportunity for Galway community groups to promote sustainable development, according to Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney. The [...]

4 07, 2019

EMERGENCY FUNDING GRANTED FOR BALLINDERREEN NATIONAL SCHOOL

By | July 4th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Emergency funding has been approved to provide additional special needs facilities at Ballinderreen Mixed National School. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney welcomed the funding from the Department of Education and [...]

2 07, 2019

CANNEY CALLS FOR IRELAND TO OPPOSE MERCOSUR TRADE PROPOSALS

By | July 2nd, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Ireland should oppose the European Union's proposed trade agreement with a bloc of South American countries because of its negative consequences for the Irish beef industry, Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán [...]

1 07, 2019

CANNEY URGES APPLICATIONS FOR COUNTY COUNCIL CLIMATE SUPPORT SCHEME

By | July 1st, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney is urging community groups and organisations to apply for funding under Galway County Council's Climate Action Support Scheme. The County Council's objective is based on [...]

28 06, 2019

CANNEY WELCOMES PROGRESS FOR €4.1 MILLION GORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROJECT

By | June 28th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Gort Community School has received funding approval to commission a design team for a €4.1 million project to build a wide range of additional classrooms and facilities. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs [...]