Craughwell NS Extension moves closer to construction

I have received confirmation that the tender evaluation for the extension of Craughwell NS is complete and the tender report is now submitted to the Department of Education for approval. “Once the Department approve the [...]

By | April 13th, 2021|Blog, Education, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Parkinson’s patients facing severe challenges during COVID-19 pandemic

I have been contacted by Galway Parkinson’s and they confirm that people living with Parkinson’s disease have been experiencing mental health challenges and loss of health services since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year [...]

By | April 7th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Call on the Government to fast track the development of the new National School Campus for Tuam

I am concerned that progress is very slow in developing a new 32 classroom National School Campus for the recently amalgamated 3 national schools in Tuam. “The three national schools St. Pat’s, Mercy and Presentation [...]

Gaelscoil Athenry campus progresses to Design Stage

I have received confirmation from the Department of Education that the Gaelscoil campus for Athenry has been devolved to Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) “The next stage is for the GRETB to procure [...]

Vaccine double booking causing no shows

I have been informed that many patients are not showing up for their vaccine. “I have determined that the reason for the no shows is that they are being double booked”. “It seems there are [...]

By | April 6th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Two new pedestrian crossings fully operational in Tuam

I welcome the turning on of the pedestrian crossing lights on the Dunmore Road. “It is great to see the lights in operation. There is a new crossing in place in Dunmore road to facilitate [...]

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

Welcomes investment in Built Heritage in Galway

I welcome the allocation of €89,000 in funding to support 20 built Heritage projects in County Galway “There is a range of projects which will be supported by this investment. This fund will help to [...]

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

Active Travel funding for Tuam

The Tuam area is to benefit from funding of in excess of €500,000 under the Active Travel Programme. The concept of the Active Travel is to link areas within towns and villages to provide for [...]

By | March 31st, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Climate Action Bill needs to provide just transition funding for Farmers

Farmers will need substantial financial supports on top of their existing supports to assist in the transition to more sustainable practices, “The Climate Action Bill is expected to create tens of thousands of new ‘green’ [...]

By | March 30th, 2021|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

National Rural Plan needs to be funded

I welcome the publication of the National Rural Plan by Minister Heather Humphries today. “This new policy sets out all of the things that I have been advocating for including remote working and incentivising people [...]