Calls on the IDA to concentrate efforts to find Industry for Tuam

I have called on the IDA to step up their efforts to locate more industry in Tuam. “Following the announcement of 60 jobs loss in Tuam, I see this development as a reality check and [...]

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

Irish Water’s delivery of new treatment plants is not working

The decision by the Regional Group of TDs and I to published our motion in relation to wastewater calling on the Government to create a strategic plan to make regional development a reality by investing [...]

By | November 14th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcomes Village Improvements for Corofin

I welcome the commencement of the works on the village improvements in Corofin. The new footpaths are being installed together with the pedestrian crossing and 12 new public lights are also being installed. All this [...]

By | November 12th, 2020|Blog, Corofin, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Challenges the Government to support for Post Office Network

I have called on the Government to honour their commitment to support the Post Office Network following a Private Members Motion sponsored by my Independent colleagues in the Dáil. “The Post Office Network provides a [...]

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

Highlights the issues facing people with disabilities in Special Dáil Committee

I raised some of the issues facing people with disabilities in a meeting of the Joint Committee on Disabilities Matters. “Some of the issues that need to be addressed include lack of overnight respite services [...]

By | November 5th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Calls on Minister for Office of Public Works to bring all Oireachtas members together to get drainage works progressed on the River Shannon

I have requested the Minister for the OPW Patrick O ’Donovan TD to organise a meeting of all TD’s along the River Shannon basin whose areas are affected by flooding to put in place a [...]

By | November 4th, 2020|Blog, Flood Relief, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, O P W, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Appointment of design team for Loughrea Town Hall

Sean Canney TD has welcomed the appointment of the design team to bring forward the full design for the Loughrea Town Hall project. ‘This is positive news for Loughrea following the successful outcome with funding [...]

By | November 3rd, 2020|Blog, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

CLAR funding of €98,000 for three projects in Galway East

I welcome funding under the CLÁR programme for three projects in Galway East Attymon National School has been awarded €40,500 for footpath and public lighting at their school, Laurenstown Community Development Group have been awarded [...]

By | November 2nd, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Dedicated helpline needs to be set up to assist Mother & Baby Home Survivors

I have called for a helpline to be set up in tandem with the publication of the final report on the Mother and Baby Commission of Investigation Report being published. There is no doubt but [...]

By | October 29th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Government backtrack on the Programme for Government commitment for the next LEADER Programme

I am very critical of the Government’s failure to deliver LEADER funding for 2021. “The LEADER programme supports thousands of jobs in rural Ireland and provides critical financial supports in the areas of rural tourism, [...]

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