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

First time buyers should be incentivised to purchase vacant properties

If the Government are serious about housing and rejuvenating vacant properties, they need to incentivise first time buyers to purchase vacant properties. There are many vacant properties in every town and village. Theses same villages [...]

By | November 30th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Long Term Impact Charge add thousands to costs of Group Water Schemes

The Long Term Impact Charge which is now a component of the road opening licence charge is driving the cost of laying water mains through the roof. The cost of the charge is €30 per [...]

By | November 28th, 2020|Blog, Farming, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I Welcome commencement of National Broadband Plan

I welcome the commencement of the work to install fibre optic broadband to 500,000 homes and premises in Ireland. “I am delighted to see progress being made with over 3,500 homes surveyed to date in [...]

By | November 28th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Canney welcomes reintroduction of Primary Medical Cert Scheme

Seán Canney TD has received confirmation from the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD at the Oireachtas Committee on Finance that the Primary Medical Certificate Scheme, which was suspended following a court case in June, [...]

By | November 24th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments