UN Soldiers are now to be vaccinated prior to travelling on UN Peace Keeping Mission

I have been informed that all UN Peace Keeping soldiers will now be vaccinated prior to their departure for duties. “I have been contacted by families of soldiers volunteering for UN Peace Keeping duties expressing [...]

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

Audiology Testing Centre progressing for Tuam

I received confirmation from the HSE that a local audiology service including a specialist audiology testing facility is being designed are inclusion within the Primary Care Centre Tuam. “Currently these Audiology services are available in [...]

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

Diagnostic services to be available in Tuam from March

I have been informed by the HSE that an interim ultrasound service will commence in Tuam Primary Care Centre on the 8th March. “In relation to the availability of x-ray facilities, the HSE have confirmed [...]

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

€30 million investment in Health Care facilities to progress to construction in Tuam Health Campus

I have been informed that the long journey on two projects in Tuam are progressing to construction stage and contractors will be on site in the coming months. “The new 50 bed Community Nursing Unit [...]

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

The Organic Farming Scheme will reopen on March 1st

I urge all organic farmers to apply for the Organic Farming Scheme. “The scheme last reopened in November 2018 for four weeks. 75% of applicants were refused admission due to a flawed points-based system that [...]

Hedge Trimming clarification received from Department

I have received confirmation from the Dept. of Housing, Local Government & Heritage that hedge trimming on roads can be carried out all year round in the interest of public safety. “I also received confirmation [...]

By | February 28th, 2021|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Orthodontic assessment waiting times in Galway not acceptable

I have received confirmation from the HSE that the waiting times for orthodontic assessments are 6 months for emergency cases and for routine cases in Galway it is 2 years. “I was also been informed [...]

By | February 27th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Tuam Courthouse delayed by Government

I have called on the Government to up its game to deliver the new permanent Courthouse for Tuam. “I have been informed by the Minister for Justice that the project delivery has been extended and [...]

By | February 27th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Office of Public Works (OPW) Regional Office in Headford progressing to construction

I have been informed that the tenders for the refurbishment of the Regional Offices for the Office of Public Works in Headford have been completed and the tender evaluation process is now taking place. “I [...]

By | February 27th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Headford Area, Homepage, Latest News, O P W, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Over 3,000 vacancies on CE Schemes not acceptable

I have been informed by officials in the Department of Social Protection that there are over 3,000 vacancies on CE Schemes nationally. “Following my intervention in the Dáil last week, I met with Minister Heather [...]

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