Burning of Agricultural Waste needs to continue as good farming practice

I welcome the extension of the derogation for 2022 for farming activities on the The Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations 2009 makes it an offence to dispose of waste by uncontrolled [...]

By | February 12th, 2022|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcomes funding for Tuam Stadium

I welcome the announcement of additional funding in the amount of €297,073 for Tuam Stadium under the Capital Sports Grants Scheme. “This funding is the third tranche of funding under the scheme for the stadium”. [...]

By | February 11th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Sporting, Tuam Area|0 Comments

New National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme is to be welcomed in principle

I give a cautious welcome to the new National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme. “I believe that the framework of the scheme is good, but the one stop shop system is yet to be established and [...]

By | February 9th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Town Centre First Policy is very disappointing.

I am disappointment with the content of the Town Centre First Policy. “There is nothing new in the policy as the funding streams are already in existence. There is no incentive within the policy to [...]

By | February 9th, 2022|Blog, Corofin, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

School Transport Application Process now open for 2022 / 2023

I urge Parents and Guardians of school children to ensure that they apply for school transport for their children got the school year 2022 / 2023 Applications for school transport for the new school year [...]

By | February 8th, 2022|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

New 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital to proceed to tender

I have received confirmation that a building contractor has been selected to carry out the construction of the long awaited 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. “I understand that a Letter of Intent [...]

By | February 8th, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Athenry National Schools amalgamation progressing

I have received confirmation from the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD that the proposal to amalgamate Athenry Boys NS and Athenry Girls NS is progressing. The Minister has confirmed that the Patron/Trustees of the [...]

Statement by Sean Canney on the passing of Noel Treacy

I was sadden to learn of the death of former Minister Noel Treacy, a friend and an outstanding public representative, who served both his community and country with great distinction over 30 years. Representing our [...]

By | February 3rd, 2022|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome progress with Loughrea Fire Station

I welcome the appointment of a Design Team to develop the new fire station at Loughrea. The Design Team which were appointed this week will now prepare the design to progress the project to planning [...]

Welcome funding of €7,875,000 for active travel projects in County Galway for 2022.

I welcome the allocation of €7,875,000in funding for Active Travel Projects in County Galway as announced by the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D. He confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has allocated funds [...]