TDs Seek Cross-Party Support for Introducing a Non-Means Tested Participation Income for Family Carers. I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of Deputies is urging the Government to abolish means testing for Carer's [...]
I along with my colleagues in the Independent Regional Group of TDs have issued a strong call for the Government to reverse its decision to increase the VAT rate for food businesses in the hospitality [...]
Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Scheme needs to progress as a matter of urgency to meet the demand created by the announcement of the Veterinary College at ATU Mountbellew. Following the announcement that Mountbellew ATU Campus has [...]
I have expressed concern the ACRES scheme as designed is not delivering the expected support for farmers. I am being contacted by farmers whose applications are now being checked by the Department of Agriculture scientists [...]
I am greatly concerned that there is a major accident waiting to happen on Bridge Street Dunmore due to the condition of buildings along the street and the narrow roadway. In 2019 as Minister for [...]
Sean Canney Independent TD along with the Independent Regional Group of TDs published their pre-budget submission 2025 today urging the Government to adopt an integrated approach with clear, actionable goals in its final budget. The [...]
I welcome the deferral of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) to allow amendments to be made to exempt functional farm holdings from the tax. “This is a matter I raised the then Taoiseach Leo [...]
I have called on the Government to intervene and instruct Uisce Éireann not to increase water charges for farmers or businesses currently. The increase in electricity and other input cost have made trading difficult for [...]
I welcome the announcement of funding for Portumna and Castlegrove forests. Castlegrove is to receive €115,000 and Portumna will receive €59,329 for the development of additional walking trails and an enhancement the amenities. “This fund [...]
I welcome the publication of the All-Ireland Rail Review by the Irish Government and The Executive in Northern Ireland. The review sets out the strategy by which rail transport on the Island of Ireland will [...]
