Government needs to immediately outline their contingency plan for vaccine rollout for the over 70s”

As a member of the Regional Group of TD’s we have called on the Government to immediately outline their contingency plan for the rollout of vaccines to older adults. “This evening we have been informed [...]

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

Concerned the Minister for Education is not hearing the concerns of all parents

I have raised concerns that the Minister for Education is not hearing the concerns for the two largest National Organisations who represent 340,000 parents / guardians. “The Catholic Secondary Schools Parents Association (CSSPA) and the [...]

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

Over €250 million spent on the Jobpath programme in 6 years

I have received confirmation that €250 million has been expended to date on Jobpath which provides long term unemployed Jobseekers with access to an employment and advice service for a period of 12 months. “Jobpath [...]

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

Supports calls by Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCSI) for more targeted supports for first time buyers

I have called on the Government to put in place a long term strategy for the Help to Buy Scheme with inbuilt targets so that buyers and developers have a clear view on the timeline [...]

By | January 29th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome progress on plans to reinstate psychology services for children in the Headford and Lackagh areas

The HSE have notified me that they intend to reinstate psychology services for children in Headford and Lackagh primary care service area. “The HSE have confirmed that approval was given in December 2020 to fill [...]

Challenges the long-term cost of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)

I have been informed in a response to a Dáil question that the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) paid out since the scheme was first introduced has cost the exchequer in excess of €1.2 billion. “It [...]

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

Welcome for availability for High Speed Broadband in Galway East

I welcome the announcement by Imagine that they are now in a position to provide High Speed Broadband to homes and businesses in Tynagh, Ballynakill, Liss, Ballyshrule to Rural Portumna, Gurtymadden and Mullagh. “Priority will [...]

Dáil to consider change in law “to act as real deterrent against theft of pets”

Companion pets much more than property & law should reflect that. A motion will be considered in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday to increase the penalties for those who steal companion pets, a practice that has [...]

By | January 24th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Calls for a Mediator to be appointed to resolve Special Needs Education as a matter of urgency

I have today proposed that a facilitator be brought in to help solve the impasse in relation to Special Needs Education. There is too much public rhetoric and now we need a solution “At a [...]

By | January 20th, 2021|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Canney welcomes funding for outdoor recreation projects in Laurencetown

Seán Canney TD this week welcomed funding for and outdoor recreation project in Laurencetown, Lismany and Kylemore. ‘I welcome the announcement of €40,000 to Galway County Council for the replacement of the wooden boardwalk trail [...]

By | January 18th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tourism, Tuam Area|0 Comments