Welcome funding of €345,000 for Galway East roads

Welcome funding of €345,000 for Galway East to help road network become more climate resilient I welcome the announcement by the Department of Transport for funding for work of essential flooding relief works around Galway [...]

By | June 3rd, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Portumna is shortlisted for the inaugural National Award

I welcome the announcement that Portumna has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Digital Changemaker category of the IE Digital Town Awards. “The Digital Changemaker category is a town that demonstrated that they have [...]

By | June 2nd, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Government’s failure to act will cause post office collapse

Sean Canney Independent TD Galway East has stated that the Post Office network is about to collapse, and branch closures are inevitable without immediate support from Government. As noted by An Post union representatives, from [...]

By | June 1st, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome first Digital Hub Network

I welcome the launch of the National Connected Hubs Network. “Remote working is a key component of our future working lives and the Digital Hub will be focal point for future working”. “There are 66 [...]

€501,000 Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund (2021) allocated to Galway County Council

I welcome the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund total of € 501,000 being allocated to Galway County Council under the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund (2021). “This funding is being allocated for the 2021 calendar year” “The [...]

Meets Stakeholders to discuss the regional aviation crisis

I today met with Aer Lingus pilots outside the Convention Centre to discuss the current crisis within the aviation industry. I also met today with Shannon Chamber and the Hotel Federation to offer support for [...]

Agricultural contractors must be included in TAMS ll supports scheme

I have requested the Department of Agriculture to make the TAM ll grants available to agricultural contractors. “TAMS ll is a support for farmers in the purchase of plant and equipment for agricultural use. Many [...]

East Galway Wastewater Treatment Plant is essential for economic growth for Galway County & City

I have received confirmation from Irish Water that they are to review the long-term Wastewater Treatment needs under the greater Galway Area Drainage Study. “I am concerned at the slow progress in providing this infrastructure [...]

By | May 23rd, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Confirmation that general Chiropodist service will be commencing in Tuam Primary Care Centre in July

I have received confirmation from the HSE that general podiatry services will be available with a dedicated chiropodist / podiatrist in place from July this year. “The dedicated post in the new Primary Care Centre [...]

By | May 23rd, 2021|Blog, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome extension of eligibility of Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC)

I welcome the decision by the Department of Jobs & Enterprise to extend the Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID to include non-rateable premises in the scheme. “This issue is one that I have raised [...]

By | May 23rd, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments