Turf cutting ban is unworkable
Turf cutting ban is unworkable I believe that the ban on the sale of turf as proposed by Minister Eamonn Ryan and the Government is unworkable. “We have hundred of thousands of homeowners who rely [...]
Housing for All not delivering houses where there is demand
I have challenged the Housing for All Policy. It is not living up to its promises. Firstly, the Affordable Purchase Scheme is not available in Galway or throughout the country and people are frustrated at [...]
Government must provide additional supports to first time home buyers in light of increase costs of building
I have called on the Government to provide additional supports to first time buyers of new homes. “I have been contacted by many young couples who had their new homes costed and have been approved [...]
Bus corridor proposals from Claregalway to Galway City subject to another review
I have criticised the NTA for their efforts in establishing a bus lane between Claregalway and Galway City on the N83. “The latest reply I received from the NTA about the project states that proposed [...]
Calls on Government to fulfill their promise and issue out bonus payment to Healthcare workers.
I have received a response from the Minister for Health that demonstrates that his department are still posturing on the commitment to pay a covid bonus of €1,000 to healthcare workers. “In my view the [...]
A housing crisis, yet more than 90,000 dwellings lie vacant
I along with my colleagues the Regional Group of TDs are urging the Government to support initiatives that will bring vacant and derelict properties back into use as homes in their Private Members debate this [...]
Contract signing for Kilrickle Group Water Scheme is ready
I have received confirmation that the Group Scheme Committee has been informed by Galway County Council that a contract is ready to be signed with the Contractor for the long-awaited Group Water supply for Kilrickle. [...]
Welcome designation of the Atlantic Technological University from tomorrow 1st April
The designation of the Atlantic Technological University for Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal is a positive move and will provide a positive impact to the economy in the region and the country at large. “As [...]
Welcome funding for swimming pool operators from Sports Ireland and Ireland Active
I welcomed the announcement of funding for swimming pool operators as part of the Covid funding to support the sport sector. Galway sees 20 operators receive funding under the scheme of over €71,000. “I am [...]
Huge delays encountered in providing services in Tuam Primary Care Centre due to PPP Contract
I am critical of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement which was put in place to deliver the Primary Care Centres. The contract was initiated by the Department of Health to deliver the National Primary [...]