As Minister for Digital Development, I hosted a meeting of top officials of Local Authorities and senior executives of National Broadband Ireland (NBI) in Tullamore to hear of NBI’s plans for the roll-out of high [...]
As Minister for Community Development, I was honoured to give the opening address at the Volunteer Ireland awards in Blanchardstown, Dublin, last week. Volunteers make an invaluable contribution to Irish society, supporting vibrant and inclusive [...]
We had a very busy and well-attended funding information workshop at the Ard Rí House Hotel in Tuam last week that was hosted by Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). It is very important that [...]
I am pleased to report there has been good progress on the footpath linking Athenry town to the new Clarin College. Construction of the college is also progressing well. When Clarin College is completed, the [...]
I am delighted to announce funding of €1 million from my department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, under the Small Capital Grants scheme for social enterprises. The allocations for 124 social enterprises from [...]
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed funding of €1 million from his department under the Small Capital Grants scheme for social enterprises. The allocations for 124 social enterprises from [...]
I presented certificates at the Adult Education Awards in the Ard Ri Hotel, Tuam, last night, along with Cllr Mogie Maher, chair of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board.
I am urging community and voluntary groups in Galway East to apply for funding under the Community Support Scheme 2020.
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney is urging community and voluntary groups in Galway East to apply for funding under the Community Support Scheme 2020. Minister Canney said: "Galway County Council [...]
More than €1 million in funding has been allocated for the Community Service Programme (CSP) Support Fund in 2020. This will be pending the outcome of a review of the CSP, which is nearing completion. [...]
