Press Releases from Minister Sean Canney TD.
LOUGHREA WALKS PROJECT LAUNCHED
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 [...]
CANNEY WELCOMES FUNDING FOR VITAL HEALTH TRANSPORT SERVICES
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 [...]
TUAM TO GET €450,000 INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS
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." [...]
ATHENRY WASTE TREATMENT PLANT OFFICIALLY OPENS
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 [...]
CANNEY WELCOMES NEW POST BOX FOR TUAM
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 [...]
COMMUNITY GROUPS URGED TO APPLY FOR SUSTAINABILITY FUNDING
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 [...]
EMERGENCY FUNDING GRANTED FOR BALLINDERREEN NATIONAL SCHOOL
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 [...]
CANNEY CALLS FOR IRELAND TO OPPOSE MERCOSUR TRADE PROPOSALS
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 [...]
CANNEY URGES APPLICATIONS FOR COUNTY COUNCIL CLIMATE SUPPORT SCHEME
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 [...]
CANNEY WELCOMES PROGRESS FOR €4.1 MILLION GORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROJECT
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 [...]