Slow progress on Merlin Park orthopaedic fiasco

Slow movement by the Saolta hospital group to address the current lack of theatre space at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway is totally unacceptable. A temporary theatre facility is in the tendering process with a closing [...]

Canney Welcomes progress on Athenry Wastewater Treatment Plant

Work is to start on the upgrade of Athenry Wastewater Treatment Plant. The works when complete will ensure that the waste water discharged from the plant to the river Clarin is compliant with the discharge [...]

By | November 9th, 2017|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Latest News, O P W|0 Comments

Canney welcomes decision to suspend regulations for testing of tractors

Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the decision by Minister Shane Ross to direct his officials to review as a matter of urgency and ensure that the regulations are not put into effect in [...]

Work to commence on new Fire Station in Tuam

East Galway TD Seán Canney has received confirmation that Galway company Carey Building Contractor will commence construction of the Fire Station in Tuam on Monday 20th November. The €1.50 million construction contract will be completed [...]

By | October 31st, 2017|Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Canney Welcomes emergency funding for Galway Schools

Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the allocation of funding by the Department of Education under the Emergency Works Scheme. Presentation College Headford have been allocated funding for Mechanical Works under the Scheme. Presentation [...]

Canney welcomes progress on Gort Lowlands & South Galway Flood Relief Scheme

Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the progress being made on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme. ‘The tender for the Engineering Consultants has concluded and a preferred tender has been identified. ‘Galway County [...]

Traditional farm buildings

The 2018 GLAS traditional farm building grant scheme is now open for applications. Application form and terms and conditions can be downloaded here: http://www.heritagecouncil.ie/projects/traditional-farm-buildings-grant-scheme Completed applications (hard copy) should be returned by 5pm Friday 24th [...]

€60m investment in NUIG

Confirmation that the European Investment Bank is to approve lending of €60 million for the development of NUIG campus is most welcome. This is the first ever loan to the university from Europe’s long-term lending [...]

By | October 23rd, 2017|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News|0 Comments

Water Framework Directive- Draft River Basin Management Plan

Engagement and Feedback on the ‘Recommended Priority Water Bodies for Action’ and the Public Consultations meetings. Find out about the proposed river and lake water bodies identified for action in County Galway as part of [...]

Sean Canney – Speech on the Water Bill – 17th October 2017

The ongoing saga in relation to water charges is now coming to a conclusion. Much has been written and much has been spoken about water, the cost of water, water waste, leaks and how best [...]