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 [...]

By | March 9th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

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 [...]

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

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, [...]

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

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, [...]

By | March 4th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Government needs to be innovative in supporting Post Offices

The Government must step up its commitments to support An Post to prevent the collapse of the post office network. “The Regional Group, which I am a member of, has written to Minister Eamon Ryan [...]

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

Welcome changes to CE and TUS rules during Covid

I have today welcomed the announcement of changes to support CE and TUS schemes during Covid. The changes were announced by Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys. ‘The main measures are the extension of contracts [...]

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

Funding for Galway County Council to help support housing improvements for Older People and People with Disabilities

I welcome the allocation of €2,336,383 to Galway County Council for the provision of grant support for Housing Adaptation Grants. “The scheme of supports include Housing Aid for Older People including roofing, windows & doors [...]

Government needs to revisit establishing a State Community Bank

The Government needs to revisit establishing a State bank for SMEs. Ulster Bank are now exiting the Irish market leaving less competition for the consumer. Ulster Bank has about a 15 per cent share of [...]

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