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

I welcome funding for COVID-19 supports for two villages in Galway East

I welcome the inclusion of Milltown and Killimor in the latest round of the enhanced Town & Village Renewal Scheme to support their response and adaption to COVID-19. Milltown in North Galway has been allocated [...]

By | September 12th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Independent TDs call for urgent Government action on Shannon Airport

I along with a group of Independent TDs from across the West of Ireland have issued a joint statement calling on Government to ensure connectivity from North America and Heathrow to Shannon Airport, and to [...]

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

Calls on the Government to provide Irish Water with the necessary funding for infrastructure for regional development

Speaking in the Dáil last week I raised the issue of funding for Irish Water to provide the necessary infrastructure required to stimulate the economy post COVID-19 ‘Irish Water are a key driver of this [...]

By | September 9th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Homecare Hours should be a vital component of the Governments Winter Plan

The Programme for Governments Winter Plan which commits to invest in additional Homecare hours and to legislate for a statutory Homecare Scheme needs to be enacted now. ‘Research has shown than an increase of 1.5 [...]

By | September 9th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments