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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
67 vacant local authority homes in Galway County to be refurbished and re-let in 2021
I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, that he is funding another voids programme for 2021 for local Authorities which will see his Department provide funding [...]
Calls on Government to fund Irish Water to help deliver the supply of homes in regional Ireland
I along with the Regional Group of TDs called on the Government to make regional development a reality by investing in water and wastewater infrastructure in our towns and villages. “Regional Group members state that [...]
Funding allocation of €876,959 from the Local Improvement Scheme for upgrade works on rural roads in Galway
I welcome the announcement by Minister Heather Humphreys TD, for the Local Improvement Scheme for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities. “The funding will improve access to rural homes and farms, [...]