Canney welcomes wool feasibility study
Seán Canney, Independent TD has welcomed the launch of the Wool Feasibility Study which he said may see the value of wool coming out of the doldrums. ‘The study will examine the future of the [...]
Welcomes additional staff for the National Driver Licence Service
I have received confirmation from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) that 40 additional staff are currently being recruited to the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) to help deal with challenges faced by the service over [...]
Kilrickle Water Supply Scheme to go to tender
I have received confirmation that the long-awaited tender for the Kilrickle Water Supply Scheme will be ready to go to contractors for tendering in April. “This is a major milestone in this long running saga. [...]
Groups can now apply for Climate Action grants
I have been informed that groups can now apply for Climate Actions grants which are being made available by The Community Foundation for Ireland in a match funding partnership with The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). [...]
Joint Committee on Disability Matters to discuss ‘Nothing about us without us’
Joint Committee on Disability Matters to discuss ‘Nothing about us without us’ – Achieving equal rights and equity for women with disabilities. I as a member of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters has welcomed [...]
Government need to intervene immediately and do the right thing in light of the new Personal Injuries Guidelines
I have called on the Government to intervene immediately in light of the very disappointing new Personal Injuries Guidelines published this weekend by the Judicial Council. “The Government need to do the right thing for [...]
Availability of vehicle charging points very poor
I have received confirmation that today the number of vehicle charging points in County Galway is very low. “Today there are 30 standard charging points, 7 fast charging points and 2 high powered charge points [...]
Legislation must ensure insurance fraud does not pay
Seán Canney, Galway East Independent TD states that The Regional group of 9 TDs will introduced its Private Members Bill - the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2021 - in the Dáil next Wednesday, [...]
Welcome progress being made on the classroom extension to Seamount College, Kinvara
I welcome the progress on the extension to Seamount College. The contractor is on site and works have commenced with the raft being poured next week. The €2 million investment in the addition of 6 [...]
Welcome funding for Outdoor Recreation Amenities for Galway East
I welcome the funding for the Walks Project in Loughrea in the Outdoor Recreation Amenities. “Funding of €200,000 has been allocated to the project and the works will include the continued regeneration of The Walk, [...]