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

Low interest Agri-loan scheme key to farm viability

  I warmly welcome the news that a special €150m low-cost agri-loan scheme to ease financial pressure on livestock, tillage and horticulture farmers is being announced today. The plans for the scheme were revealed in [...]

By | January 31st, 2017|Farming, Galway East, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Closing date for Sheep Welfare Scheme Extended

The closing date for the new €25m Sheep Welfare Scheme has been extended. I would urge all eligible sheep farmers yet to apply for the scheme to do so by the end of the week.. [...]

By | January 31st, 2017|Farming, Galway East, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Minister Seán Canney outlines ambitious plans for Portumna Castle site

Mr. Seán Canney, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief today outlined his ambitious plan for the future of Portumna Castle, stressing its key role in supporting [...]

By | January 25th, 2017|Galway East, Latest News, National, O P W, Portumna Area|0 Comments