SUSI Closing date
Online applications for SUSI student grants for the 2020/21 academic year close on Thursday 5th November 2020. If a student has started an application but not yet completed it, they should do so before the [...]
Case for Regional Ireland presented to Ministers Donohoe and McGrath ahead of Budget
Galway East TD Seán Canney, along with his colleagues in the Regional Independent group of TDs presented their pre-Budget submission to the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform at a [...]
I welcome funding for local charities from the COVID-19 Stability Fund
I welcome funding for some local charities from the COVID-19 Stability Fund. “This was a scheme that was devised by Michael Ring and I from the Dormant Account Fund when we were in Ministerial office [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]