I welcome decision on reopening all pubs
I welcome the announcement by the Government that all pubs are to reopen for business from the 21st September. ‘In particular, I am pleased that pubs are been given sufficient notice so that they can [...]
I welcome funding of almost €750,000 for Galway Charities
I welcome the allocation of €748,487 in funding to 12 Galway Charities by the Department of Health. The funding will benefit the following charities across the county and is allocated to counteract the huge reduction [...]
I welcome €1 million additional funding delivered for Galway County Council
I have received confirmation from Minister for Housing and Local Government Darragh O’Brien that he has signed off on the €1 million in additional funding for Galway County Council. The once off exceptional allowance must [...]
Concerned at lack of flexibility in the selection process for a Regional Sludge Hub for Connacht
I have received confirmation that Irish Water are still awaiting the final report on the site selection process for the Regional Sludge Hub which will be published toward the end of the year. ‘I have [...]
Round 2 of the €159,940 Community Enhancement Programme fund is now open
I am encouraging community groups to apply for capital grants towards the maintenance, improvement and upkeep of Community Centres and Community buildings. The focus of the fund is to support capital improvements in community facilities [...]
Communities asked to support Greenway through ‘hidden’ East Galway
Local Independent representatives Sean Canney TD, Denis Naughten TD, Cllr Tim Broderick, Cllr Gabe Connolly & Cllr Evelyn Parsons are calling on local communities to make a submission on the new Athlone to Galway greenway, [...]
Community Notes August 2020 for Sean Canney TD Galway East
Tuam Notes Footpaths Grants Seán Canney TD has welcomed the announcement of funding for various projects in Tuam totalling €329,000 under the Active Travel Scheme. The allocation are €80,000 for footpaths and improved pedestrian crossing [...]
Welcomes funding of €1 million to assist in Climate Action Adaptation works
I welcome the allocation of €1,005,000 in funding for roads that have suffered severe flooding. These roads were impassable and works include raising road levels, installing drainage and replacing of existing inadequate road surface drainage [...]
Welcome funding for Active Travel Measures for Regional & Local Roads
I welcome the allocation of €2,688,095 for works to various measures across the county from the Department of Transport. Works include additional footpaths, pedestrian crossings, zebra crossing and signalised crossing, replacement of existing footpath. The [...]
Welcomes progress on South Galway / Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme Feasibility Report
I have received confirmation that the Draft Feasibility Report will be made available to the OPW and Galway County Council to-day (Monday 31/8/20) by the Consultants. Following a review of the report by both the [...]