GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL TO GET €1 MILLION INJECTION TO EASE FUNDING CRISIS

Galway County Council is to receive an additional €1 million in funding following talks this morning between council officials, elected members and the Minister for Local Government John Paul Phelan TD. The meeting was held [...]

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CANNEY CALLS FOR FARM PAYMENTS TO BE FAST-TRACKED

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has called on the Department of Agriculture to fast-track the appeals process and release all outstanding payments to farmers. Minister Canney said: "This year has [...]

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MEETING WITH THE ISPCA

I had a very useful and informative meeting at Leinster House today with the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA).

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WORK UNDER WAY AT DANGEROUS BRIDGES

Work has begun at two dangerous bridges at Cloondhamper, Lavally and Laughil, Clonberne. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has confirmed that work on the bridges has commenced following a long [...]

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PROGRESS FOR CLARIN COLLEGE

Construction work on the new Clarin College, Athenry, is making great progress. We will soon have another first class education facility in the town.

KINVARA ROAD PROJECT MOVES TO CONSTRUCTION

Improvement works to realign and make safer the N67 between Kinvara and Ballinderreen are due to begin this month. I have received confirmation from Galway County Council that Phase Two of the €6 million project [...]

By | October 10th, 2019|Blog, Homepage, Information, Kinvara Area, Latest News|0 Comments

KINVARA ROAD PROJECT MOVES TO CONSTRUCTION

Improvement works to realign and make safer the N67 between Kinvara and Ballinderreen are due to begin this month. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has received confirmation from Galway County [...]

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MINING IRELAND CONFERENCE

I gave the keynote speech at the Mining Ireland Conference at Dublin Airport this week.

By | October 9th, 2019|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECK

I launched Galway Fire and Rescue Service's Home Fire Safety Check in Tuam this week as part of national Fire Safety Week.

CANNEY WELCOMES BUDGET FOR CARERS AND THOSE IN NEED

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed Budget 2020 as a budget for families and carers. Minister Canney said: "This is a very challenging Budget with Brexit looming large. Our [...]

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