Athenry Fire Station progress
I welcome the fact that the Part 8 Planning process is now complete, and planning is in place for the new fire station for Athenry. Cllr. Gabe Cronnelly and I have worked to secure the [...]
Zoning is a huge obstacle to delivery of housing
The method of zoning land for development is an obstacle to the delivery of housing. We have County Development Plans and Local Area Plans being developed across the country. The method of deciding on which [...]
Crisis developing in the Home Care sector
There is a major crisis developing in the Home Care sector due to the lack of Home Care workers. “I have experienced first hand the situation where home care hours are being allocated to people [...]
Canney welcomes inclusion of Headford and Loughrea in streetscape enhancement funding
Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East has welcomed the inclusion of both Headford and Loughrea in funding announced to enhance streetscapes and shopfronts. ‘The funding is part of a new €7 million fund which [...]
Construction to start on site at Craughwell NS Extension
I have received confirmation from the Dept of Education that the construction work on the extension of Craughwell National School is to commence on the 6th September. The successful contractor is to mobilise in the [...]
Monivea Boxing Club’s success is a testament to their dedication and commitment
I congratulate the Monivea Boxing Club on their recent international success of two of the club’s members. Lea Butler won a European Bronze medal and Adam Hession has won a European U22 silver medal. This [...]
Welcome progress on long awaited replacement Orthopaedic Theatres at Merlin Park Galway
I welcome the construction of two replacement orthopaedic theatres on the Merlin Park University Hospital site. Construction commenced in March 2021 and is due to be completed by the end of this year. The development [...]
Welcomes progress on the new Gaelscoil Campus for Athenry
I have received confirmation from the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD that the design team has been appointed for the delivery of the new Gaelscoil campus for Athenry. “The project includes the delivery of [...]
€16.6m Provided for Sports Equipment under the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme
I welcome the announcement of €16.6 million in equipment grants under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). “Funding totalling € 258,937 has been announced for groups in Galway East which [...]
Challenges Bus Eireann and the National Transport Authority for removing public transport services in Loughrea.
I have written to Bus Eireann and the NTA seeking an explanation for their decision to cancel the existing Bus Route 50 and X50 serving Loughrea town. This decision is a total contradiction of Government [...]