Food Miles – One Good Idea Competition

Congrats to Kinga and Reuben of Merlin College, Doughiska who have entered the 'One Good Idea Competition' to promote students' understanding of term, 'Food Miles.' Kinga and Reuben have created a Scratch Computer game, the [...]

Minister Canney visits Rathfarnham Castle to mark 185 years of the OPW

Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief visited Rathfarnham Castle to mark an exhibition celebrating 185 years of the OPW. Minister Canney said: “It [...]

By | March 3rd, 2017|Blog, Homepage, Information, Latest News, O P W|0 Comments

Launch of Corofin GAA Club 20K Drop Fundraiser

I was delighted to attend the launch of the Corofin GAA Club 20K Drop Fundraiser.

Minister Canney meets with Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Ireland

Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief met with Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong to discuss the Minister’s forthcoming visit to China as part of the [...]

By | March 2nd, 2017|Blog, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National|0 Comments

Presentation to Oireachtas members on Cork City Flood Relief Scheme

Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief today attended a special presentation of the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme proposals to Oireachtas [...]

By | February 24th, 2017|Blog, Flood Relief, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, O P W|0 Comments

Minister Canney visits Portrane, County Dublin to see the impact of Coastal Erosion

Seán Canney, T.D. Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief visited Portrane and Burrow Beach to see the impact that coastal erosion is having on the area. During his [...]

By | February 24th, 2017|Blog, Farming, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, O P W|0 Comments

Minister Canney launches BuildUpon Final Recommendations for a National Renovation Strategy for Ireland

Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief today launched the Green Building Council’s recommendations for a National Renovation Strategy for Ireland in the Royal [...]

New Bill to Keep People in Their Homes Provides Common Sense Legal Solution

New Bill to Keep People in Their Homes Provides Common Sense Legal Solution to Ireland’s Repossessions Crisis – Independent Alliance Bill puts most vulnerable people first say leading law experts A significant new Bill aimed [...]

By | February 24th, 2017|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Independent Alliance welcomes public Tribunal of Inquiry into Sgt Maurice McCabe controversy

The Independent Alliance welcomes in principle yesterday’s Government decision to establish an independent, public Tribunal of Inquiry into the Sgt Maurice McCabe controversy. Sgt McCabe’s good reputation is paramount and must be vindicated as swiftly [...]

By | February 16th, 2017|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National|0 Comments

Minister Canney visits spectacular Altamont Gardens ‘the jewel in Ireland’s Gardening Crown”’ in Carlow

The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, Seán Canney T.D. has made a visit to the spectacular Altamont Gardens in County Carlow. The Minister was in Altamont Gardens [...]

By | February 10th, 2017|Blog, Homepage, Latest News, Launch Events, O P W, Tourism|0 Comments