€13 million investment in Athenry Wastewater network project to commence in March

I have received confirmation that Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Galway County Council, will commence works to provide an upgrade to the sewer collection system for Athenry will commence in March. The new €13 [...]

Independent Regional Group Members seeks Dáil suspension to address the crisis in Children’s Mental Health Services

I together with my colleagues in the Independent Regional Group of TDs have submitted a request to the Ceann Comhairle to suspend Dáil Éireann tomorrow Tuesday to ensure that the Minister for Health addresses Dáil [...]

By | January 24th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Delayed dental treatment compounding chronic illness.

Those with medical cards shut out of dental care. I along with the Regional Group of Independent TDs have tabled a private members motion in the Dáil this week setting out the problems and dire [...]

By | January 19th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Calls on Galway County Council to ensure Local Area Plans are fit for purpose to help deliver housing over the next 5 years

The Local Area Plans (LAP) for Gort, Athenry and Tuam which are being developed over the coming months must provide the blueprint for the delivery of much needed homes for Galway East. A Local Area [...]

By | January 18th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Sheep farmers suffering from relentless price cuts

I am concerned that sheep farmers are suffering enormous pressure due to the unexplained price cuts for lamb. The Minister for Agriculture needs to step in to provide urgently needed support to sheep farmers. “I [...]

By | January 16th, 2023|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News|0 Comments

Loughrea Town Hall to be progressed as part of the town regeneration following initial delays

I am hopeful that the Department of Community and Rural Development will shortly give approval to proceed with the renovation of the Town Hall Loughrea. “Funding of €1.6 million was allocated for the renovation of [...]

Urges taxpayers and renters to claim Tax Relief on expenses.

I urge hard pressed taxpayers and those paying rent on private rental accommodation to claim up to €500 rent tax credit this month. This measure was introduced in Budget 2023, and it includes parents who [...]

By | January 12th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Tuam Inner Relief Road must be prioritised to allow Tuam develop to its full potential.

Galway County Council need to prioritise the development of the Inner Relief Road for Tuam town. Tuam is developing since the opening of the Tuam By-Pass and has experienced positive growth over the last number [...]

By | January 8th, 2023|Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Speed limits should be reduced at all schools to 30kph

I have called on the Department to introduce a national speed limit of 30kph at all schools in the country. “Presently there are many schools especially rural National schools outside of towns and villages where [...]

By | December 21st, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome funding for Community Centres in Galway

I welcome the allocation of funding to community centres to improve facilities. In all 21 community centres will benefit from the funding. “Works to be supported include extensions to existing centres, provision of meeting rooms, [...]