Canney welcomes progress on Athenry Boys NS
News of progress on an extension for Athenry Boys NS was welcomed today by Galway East TD and Minister of State for OPW and Flood Relief, Seán Canney. ‘Athenry Boys School is one of a [...]
Slurry spreading extension needed – Canney
An extension of time for spreading slurry must be made available to farmers in East Galway, according to local TD and Minister for State, Seán Canney. ‘I have spoken to Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed [...]
Budget 2017 is good news for rural Ireland – Canney
Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed provisions in Budget 2017 which he says are good news for rural Ireland. Among the items highlighted by the Minister of State for OPW and Flood Relief are [...]
Canney calls for immediate action on Leader Programme for East Galway
Galway East is losing out because of a delay in appointing a company to deliver the Leader Programme for East and North Galway, according to local TD and Minister of State, Seán Canney. Minister Canney [...]
Inclusion of flood-related measures in new Housing Bill
I recently (30th September) welcomed the inclusion of flood-related measures in new legislation that the Government has agreed to prioritise for enactment before year end. Following my appointment as Minister of State with special responsibility [...]
Canney Welcomes Funding for Flood Relief for South Galway
Following my meeting with Senior Management of Galway County Council on the 30th August including Kevin Kelly CE, and Liam Gavin Director of Services, I confirm that Galway County Council at my instigation made an [...]
Canney highlights necessary Farm Assist changes to Varadkar during Tuam visit
Changes necessary to ensure that farmers are getting a fair rate from Farm Assist were highlighted by Minister Seán Canney to the Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar TD, when he visited Tuam on Saturday [...]
Have you a story about your car insurance quote?
People all across the country are finding it increasingly difficult to insure their cars because of the spiralling cost of car insurance. The Cost of Insurance Working Group is seeking to compile evidence of what [...]
Kevin Ball Repatriation Trust
The links below may be of assistance should anyone find themselves in the tragic circumstances of a loved one having suddenly died abroad and needing assistance with the repatriation. The following are the links. http://kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com/ [...]
Claregalway Flood Relief scheme underway
Last week I visited the site works of the Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme in the company of elected representatives and officials from the OPW and the design consultants. Construction works on the Scheme commenced in [...]