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

Dynamic and modern new era for rural Ireland – Minister Canney

The Rural Action Plan being launched this week represents an opportunity to present rural Ireland as modern and dynamic with a key part to play in the country’s economic fortunes, according to Minister of State and [...]

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

Celebrating your 18th birthday in 2017?

Electoral Register If you are turning 18 this year - congrats! Now is a good time to get yourself on the electoral register so that you can have your say at election time! If you [...]

Does your passport or driving license expire in 2017?

Now is a good time to check the expiry date on your passport or driving license to see if they expire in 2017. If you need application forms or assistance with an application, please contact [...]

Happy and Peaceful New Year to All – Sean Canney TD

Happy New Year To the people of Galway East, I would like to sincerely wish you all a very happy and peaceful New Year. Thank you for all your support and I look forward to [...]

Eir’s approach to e-fibre rollout in Galway East baffling says Minister Canney

Galway East TD and Minister of State for the OPW, Mr. Sean Canney is to meet with senior officials in the Department of Communications in the New Year regarding the company’s rollout of e-fibre in [...]

By | December 29th, 2016|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

School children and community groups enjoy tour of new Milltown Wastewater Treatment Plant

23rd December 2016 – The students of Belmont National School, Milltown were joined by community groups, local councillors, TDs, Minister of State Seán Canney, the Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council Councillor Michael Connolly and representatives [...]

By | December 29th, 2016|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, O P W, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Roof works funding for St. Patrick’s Primary School

Galway East Deputy and Minister of State for the OPW, Mr. Sean Canney has warmly welcomed funding by the Department of Education for a local school under the Additional Accommodation and Emergency Works scheme. Funding [...]

By | December 29th, 2016|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments