Householders struggling to pay fuel bills should avail of improvements to the Warmer Homes Scheme. The scheme, which aims to help all those living in fuel poverty, is being extended to cover major energy efficiency [...]
I welcome the grant of €88,650 for flood relief works in two locations in Galway East by the Office of Public Works. €65,250 has been allocated for channel maintenance works and upgrading of pipework’s at [...]
Hen Harrier fieldworkers wanted The SHINE research project at UCC is investigating the impact of forest management practices on Hen Harriers in Ireland (https://www.ucc.ie/en/forestecology/research/shine). As part of this two-year research project, funded by the Department [...]
Portumna Castle receives boost as tea rooms open Seán Canney TD has received confirmation that the tea rooms at Portumna Castle are ready to open to the public. This facility will greatly enhance the castle [...]
Development Through Drama Galway Autism Partnership (GAP) is offering a 10 week course of personal and social skills development through drama with Lisa Nugent starting Wednesday 11th of April. This course costs only €20 and [...]
A commitment by the Independent Alliance to appoint at least one director on all public transport boards with personal experience of the difficulties faced by people with disabilities using public transport is now in the [...]
I attended an IFA briefing in Dublin today where issues discussed included CAP reform, farm incomes and direct payments, rural development, young farmers and generational renewal and we also had a discussion on the need [...]
The announcement of Ireland's first direct flights to mainland China a year on from my first ministerial visit to the country has been welcomed. The route between Dublin and Beijing is a major boost to [...]
It is that time of year for making plans for holidays. Before you snap up that holiday deal, check your Passport to make sure it is in date. Look before you book: Check that your [...]
Make your voice heard on loneliness Loneliness and social isolation are among the greatest public health risks of today. Loneliness is now as prevalent in the young as it is in the elderly. One in [...]
