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

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