Welcome progress on Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme

I have been informed by Galway County Council that the Feasibility Report for the Gort Lowlands have identified a potential scheme that is both environmentally acceptable and cost beneficial. “This is great news for the [...]

Confirmation that development of the old Grove site in Tuam is to proceed to tender and construction

I have received confirmation that the tender for development of the Mental Health Day Hospital site in Tuam will go to tender in October and the HSE intend to appoint the contractor in January 2021. [...]

By | September 30th, 2020|Blog, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Government need to sort Galway County funding on a permanent basis

The Government have to stop playing games and sort out the funding crisis in Galway County Council. “Last year I along with other Oireachtas members engaged with the Department and we secured a one-off fund [...]

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

Primary Care Centres are not being used to their full potential

I am critical of the HSE and Department of Health for their inability to provide services within the new Primary Care Centre in Tuam. “The Primary Care Centre is opened to the public for over [...]

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

Supports calls to develop the Wool Industry in Ireland

I have called on the Government to support the Wool Industry in Ireland. In Ireland the value of wool has dropped and is considered worthless at present. As a product wool is natural, it is [...]

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

Meeting with IFA in Athenry on 2021 Budget Submission

I met with representatives of the I.F.A in Athenry this week. We discussed key points in their 2021 Budget Submission. Farming is under pressure and is in need of support to help sustain the family [...]

By | September 22nd, 2020|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Progress on development of Office of Public Works Regional office in Headford

I have received written confirmation from the Minister of State for the OPW, that the extension to the offices at the Regional Headquarters in Headford is progressing. Enabling works including the provision of temporary accommodation [...]

By | September 17th, 2020|Blog, Gort Area, Headford Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, O P W, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Approval given to fast track reform of forestry appeals system

I welcome the decision of the Dáil Business Committee this morning to approve the fast tracking of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2020 to deal with the horrendous backlog in appeals of forestry applications. “On [...]

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

Meeting with Vintners President to discuss re-opening of rural pubs

I have met with Padraic McGann, National President of the Vintners Federation to discuss issues around the re-opening of pubs. ‘The main issue is that the regulations are very complicated and require clarity to ensure [...]

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

National Volunteering Week to be Celebrated in Galway

Galway Volunteer Centre has announced a number of events to celebrate National Volunteering Week which takes place from September 21st to September 28th. All of these events will take place online and are free to [...]

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