Welcome appointment of Design Team for Athenry Fire Station

I have been informed that Galway County Council have today appointed the Design Team to prepare the design and tender documents for the new first station for Athenry. “I am delighted that this project is [...]

By | February 13th, 2021|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcomes further progress on Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme

I welcome the further progress on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme with the publication of the Feasibility Report on Monday 22nd February. “The public consultation on the engineering options will commence on Friday 26th [...]

Welcome Court Decision on Business Insurance.

I welcome the decision by the courts to side with publicans who out of necessity had to take a case against FBD Insurance who were refusing to honour claims under the business interruption clause in [...]

By | February 8th, 2021|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

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 [...]