Welcome funding for a LEADER project for Sylane Hurling Club

I have received confirmation that Sylane Hurling Club are to receive LEADER funding. “Sylane Hurling Club have been allocated €37,455 towards the provision of a carpark at their facility at Sylane. This is in addition [...]

By | December 20th, 2020|Blog, Corofin, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Sporting, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome €695,986 transitional LEADER Programme funding for Galway East

I welcome the announcement of €695,986 to the LEADER Programme for Galway East to bridge the gap between the wind-up of the existing scheme and the introduction of the new programme which is expected to [...]

By | December 18th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Lackagh Heritage Centre successful in been awarded a Broadband Connection Point

I have received confirmation that Lackagh Heritage Centre & Museum have been selected as a centre for a Broadband Connection Point (BCP) “This is good news for the Lackagh Heritage Centre & Museum and the [...]

By | December 17th, 2020|Blog, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area, Turloughmore Area|0 Comments

€2.5 million investment in Meelick Weir boardwalk opens to the public tomorrow

I have received confirmation that Waterways Ireland will be opening the new boardwalk across the River Shannon tomorrow to the public. “The Boardwalk across the Weir at Meelick linking Galway and Offaly represents a €2.5 [...]

By | December 17th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tourism, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome progress on Tuam Health Campus

I have received confirmation that the HSE are progressing two major health facilities in Tuam. “The Community Nursing facility is tendered, and the successful contractor is expected to commence construction in March 2021”. “This new [...]

By | December 15th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Funding of €18,000 for flood relief works at Curra, Abbey, Loughrea, approved by the Office of Public Works

Seán Canney Independent TD has received confirmation that the Office of Public Works have approved funding of €18,000 for flood relief works to be carried out at Curra, Abbey, Loughrea. “The works include the installation [...]

By | December 15th, 2020|Blog, Flood Relief, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Galway Charities share in additional €10 million Stability Fund

I welcome the allocation of funding for various charities in Galway East under the COVID-19 Stability fund. “The charities to receive additional funding include Tuam Cancer Care €13,563, Gort Cancer Care Support Group €6,690, Athenry [...]

By | December 11th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Changes to the VAT Refund Scheme puts many small retailers at risk

I have criticised the move by the Government to set a threshold of €75 for the VAT Refund Scheme. This scheme was designed to incentivise tourists visiting Ireland to purchase goods and claim a refund [...]

By | December 10th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcome tax relief for farm safety equipment in the Budget 2021

I welcome the introduction of acceleration of wear and tear tax allowances for farm safety equipment in the Finance Bill. The inclusion of this incentive will help farmers to write off the cost of the [...]

By | December 7th, 2020|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Today is International Day for persons with Disabilities.

I attended the Special Committee on Disability Matters and we heard inspiring contributions from Special Olympics Ireland, Trinity Centre and WALK. As legislators we need to change many of our laws to ensure that people [...]

By | December 3rd, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments