The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII
The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII flies in the face of their own advice not to drive if you are tired. I have criticized TII for their decision to close the laybys [...]
Welcomes progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes
I welcome progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes under plans being finalised by the Government. “The Minister for Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien [...]
SUSI’s Online Application System closes on 2nd November 2023
I have received confirmation from SUSI that the online applications for a student grant in the 2023/24 academic year close on Thursday 2 November 2023. All students who still wish to apply for a student [...]
The Joint Committee on Disability Matters called on Government to deal with the impending and indefinite strike action by health and community workers nationwide
The Joint Committee on Disability Matters met in private today and called on all of Government to deal with the impending and indefinite strike action, by health and community workers nationwide. I along with my [...]
Budget 2024 does not help rural Ireland with increase in Carbon Tax adding to the burden for rural dwellers
I have expressed disappointment that rural Ireland is not being treated fairly when it comes to Carbon Tax. In this week’s Budget the Government have increased the cost of petrol and diesel from midnight last [...]
Cost of Living with a Disability ignored in Budget 2024
I, as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, has questioned the Government commitment to support people living with a disability. The absence of any measure in Budget 2024 to deal with [...]
Welcomes decision by Galway County Council to grant planning permission to Production Equipment UC for a new Global Head Quarters in Athenry.
I welcome the decision by Galway County Council to grant planning permission to Production Equipment UC for a new Global Headquarters to be located in Athenry. Production Equipment Europe is a locally owned Irish Business [...]
School projects in Athenry need to be progressed as a matter of urgency to meet future demand
I have requested the Department of Education to fast track their building programme for Athenry to meet the increase demand for school places. As the secondary schools in Athenry are holding their open nights and [...]
Xray Facility for Tuam is now progressing on site
I am critical of the HSE for the slow place at which they are delivering the X-ray Facility in Tuam. “In March 2023 I received written confirmation that work on the X-ray Facility in the [...]
Regional Group of TDs Demands Government Action to Overhaul School Transport Scheme
I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of TDs have today published our motion imploring the Government to address the mounting problems disrupting the school transport scheme. Their Dáil motion highlights the critical [...]