NTA commit to review of public transport services from Headford to Galway along the N84

National Transport Authority commit to a review of the public transport services from Headford to Galway along the N84. I facilitated a meeting between Headford and District Association (HaDA) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) [...]

Government need to support Self Employed people with they are unable to work due to ill health.

I have again highlighted the unfair treatment of self-employed people when they fall sick. At present they cannot avail of Illness Benefit and often have no income when they are out sick. The person cannot [...]

Newsletter August 2024

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Pieta House decision to relocate services in Tuam is a regressive move.

I have today expressed bitter disappointment at the decision by Pieta House to relocate their services in Tuam. “Pieta is walking away from a facility that was purpose built, was discreet and offer a wonderful [...]

By | October 16th, 2024|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Receives confirmation that funding is available to improve bus transport connectivity between Loughrea and Galway

I have received confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA) that they are providing funding for improvements in the transport connectivity in the evenings between Loughrea and Galway. Following a question to the Minister for [...]

Calls for a complete review of public bus services from Loughrea, Gort and Athenry

I have called on the Minister for Transport and the National Transport Authority to immediately review the bus services operational from Loughrea and Gort to ensure that the service can meet the demand. There is [...]

Regional Group Calls for Abolition of Means Testing for Carer’s Allowance ahead of Budget 2025

TDs Seek Cross-Party Support for Introducing a Non-Means Tested Participation Income for Family Carers. I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of Deputies is urging the Government to abolish means testing for Carer's [...]

By | September 21st, 2024|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Independent Regional Group TDs Call for VAT Reduction to Support Local Restaurants, Cafes, and Pubs.

I along with my colleagues in the Independent Regional Group of TDs have issued a strong call for the Government to reverse its decision to increase the VAT rate for food businesses in the hospitality [...]

By | September 19th, 2024|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Scheme needs to progress as a matter of urgency

Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Scheme needs to progress as a matter of urgency to meet the demand created by the announcement of the Veterinary College at ATU Mountbellew. Following the announcement that Mountbellew ATU Campus has [...]

ACRES not delivering for farmers.

I have expressed concern the ACRES scheme as designed is not delivering the expected support for farmers. I am being contacted by farmers whose applications are now being checked by the Department of Agriculture scientists [...]