I urge all organic farmers to apply for the Organic Farming Scheme. “The scheme last reopened in November 2018 for four weeks. 75% of applicants were refused admission due to a flawed points-based system that [...]
I have received confirmation from the Dept. of Housing, Local Government & Heritage that hedge trimming on roads can be carried out all year round in the interest of public safety. “I also received confirmation [...]
I have received confirmation from the HSE that the waiting times for orthodontic assessments are 6 months for emergency cases and for routine cases in Galway it is 2 years. “I was also been informed [...]
I have called on the Government to up its game to deliver the new permanent Courthouse for Tuam. “I have been informed by the Minister for Justice that the project delivery has been extended and [...]
I have been informed that the tenders for the refurbishment of the Regional Offices for the Office of Public Works in Headford have been completed and the tender evaluation process is now taking place. “I [...]
I have been informed by officials in the Department of Social Protection that there are over 3,000 vacancies on CE Schemes nationally. “Following my intervention in the Dáil last week, I met with Minister Heather [...]
I welcome the publication of the South Galway (Gort Lowlands) Flood Relief Scheme Feasibility Report which has proven that a scheme to create flood relief is feasible and show a cost benefit. “The flooding in [...]
I am calling for urgent action by Government and specifically from Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue in the area of the beef Industry. 'Irish beef finishers are facing catastrophic losses in bringing their product to market [...]
I welcome the €36,230,409 funding allocated to Galway County Council for the 2021 roads programme. “I am particularly delighted with a further allocation of €1.5 million for the Kilbannon road realignment and a further €1 [...]
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 [...]
