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, [...]

Good news for Athenry residents as sewerage pipe network contract proceeds to construction

I have learned that the contract for the sewerage pipe network in Athenry is signed and the successful contractor will commence works in the new year. The project when complete will enable existing housing estates [...]

Retired Community Employment Supervisors to receive long overdue gratuity payment in the coming weeks

I have received confirmation from Minister Joe O’Brien TD that the long-awaited gratuity payments due to retired Community Supervisors will be paid out in the coming weeks. “The supervisors have been campaigning for a long [...]

By | December 3rd, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Cut in LEADER Funding for Galway is a disgrace and unfair

The cut in LEADER funding for Galway is unfair and needs to be explained. The Government have announced the funding for the new LEADER Programme with the allocation to Galway being reduced from €12.2 million [...]

By | October 30th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Autism Bill passes Second Stage in the Dáil

I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group successfully progressed the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 through Second Stage in the Dáil. Regional Groups members state that no additional delays should be imposed by [...]

By | October 26th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments