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

Welcome exemption for over 70’s to provide medical report when applying for a driving licence

I welcome the announcement by the Department of Transport, that in light of the surge of Covid-19 cases and in order to ease the burden on medical services, there will be an extension in the [...]

By | January 16th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome continuation of TAMS for farmers.

I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture to facilitate the continuation of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) with Tranche 21 of the scheme to open on the 16th January and will close [...]

By | January 14th, 2021|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Sean Canney Independent TD has received confirmation that 5 towns and villages in Galway have received funding under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme.

Sean Canney Independent TD has received confirmation that 5 towns and villages in Galway have received funding under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. “Belclare Village is to receive €100,000 towards the provision of footpaths, [...]

Calls for the Army to be utilised to accelerate the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine

I have called on the Government to mobilise the Army and the National Army Reserve to help deliver the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the quickest time possible. “The Army are ready, equipped, they [...]

By | January 7th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments