MOBILE PHONE USERS CAN TAKE ACTION TO IMPROVE POOR HOME RECEPTION – CANNEY

Mobile phone users with reception problems in the home can take action to improve their signals, Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has advised. The Minister's call follows the recent legalisation [...]

By | August 6th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

BACKING BROADCASTING PROPOSALS

I very much welcome the publication of the Broadcasting Bill by Minister Richard Bruton. The Bill as published will include a number of measures to support local community radio by reducing the levies placed on [...]

By | August 3rd, 2019|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National|0 Comments

PORTUMNA CASTLE GATE LODGE NOW IN STATE OWNERSHIP

I was very pleased to be advised this week that Portumna Castle Gate Lodge is now in State ownership after receiving confirmation that the land transfer process has been completed. The Gate Lodge was put [...]

GALWAY YOUTH PROJECTS AND SERVICES TO RECEIVE €61,000 IN FUNDING

I very much welcome the announcement of funding for youth projects and youth services by Minister Katherine Zappone TD. The youth services in Galway to benefit include CAPE Project, East Galway Youth Service, Forum Adolescent [...]

CANNEY WELCOMES STATE OWNERSHIP OF PORTUMNA CASTLE GATE LODGE

Portumna Castle Gate Lodge is now in State ownership, Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has said. Minister Canney has received confirmation that the land transfer process for the building has [...]

By | July 31st, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Welcome News of additional funding for Galway National Roads

I have received confirmation that Transport Infrastructure Ireland has allocated additional funding to Galway County Council of €414,117 for drainage works and road, pavement and footpath repairs on National roads in County Galway. This funding [...]

By | July 30th, 2019|Blog, Information, Latest News, National, Press Releases|0 Comments

Details announced of €100 million scheme to support beef farmers

Details of a €100 million scheme to help Ireland's 75,000 beef farmers have been announced by the Government. The scheme has been set up to help offset the downturn in the beef industry as Brexit [...]

By | July 30th, 2019|Blog, Farming, Information, Latest News, National|0 Comments

CANNEY DEMANDS END TO GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL FUNDING CRISIS

The funding crisis at Galway County Council is unacceptable and action is needed immediately, Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has said. Minister Canney is calling on the Minister for Local [...]

By | July 19th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

URGENT INVESTIGATION NEEDED INTO BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL RATES IN THE WEST – CANNEY

A full investigation is urgently required to identify the reasons why breast cancer survival rates are lower in the West than in any other part of the country, Galway East TD and Minister of Rural [...]

By | July 19th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK FINANCING FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

The European Investment Bank's (EIB) approval of €4.8 billion in new financing for investment rural areas, energy transition, transport and the private sector is very welcome. It includes support for projects to improve communications in [...]

By | July 18th, 2019|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments