An Post to offer a “One Stop Shop” facility for Home Retrofit

Welcome announcement by An Post to offer a “One Stop Shop” facility for Home Retrofit and Home Insulation measures. I have been informed that An Post have launched a one-stop shop facility to cover loan [...]

By | August 24th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcomes funding for Energy Retrofit in Galway

I welcome the provision of funding for Energy Retrofit in four Council Housing Estates in Galway. ‘Cloughbrack in Eyrecourt, Shannon Park in Portumna, St. Joseph’s Park in Killimor, St. Joseph’s in Ballinasloe and Cre Na [...]

By | August 22nd, 2020|Blog, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Sylane Hurling gets major boost of €112,377 for facilities

Deputy Seán Canney TD has announced that Sylane Hurling Club has been awarded €112,377 in Leader funding for the development and completion of their community hall, meeting room, gym, toilet and changing facilities at their [...]

By | August 21st, 2020|Blog, Corofin, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Sporting, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Fair Deal legislation needs to be enacted in the next Dáil term

I have called on the new Government to bring forward legislation to introduce a three-year cap on productive farming assets. ‘There is widespread support for this legislation from all partners. It’s introduction was delayed due [...]

By | August 20th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Sean Canney urges farmers to apply for the €100 per head finisher payment for beef scheme.

I encourage farmers to apply for the new €50 million Beef Finishers Payment Scheme. The reference period for applications is 1st February to 12th June 2020 for any eligible cattle slaughtered during this period. The [...]

By | August 20th, 2020|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Sylane National School extension and All-Weather facility progressing

Deputy Seán Canney TD has welcomed progress with the construction of the new classroom and All-Weather pitch at the school. The works consist of a new full-size classroom linked to the existing school together with [...]

By | August 20th, 2020|Blog, Corofin, Education, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Department of Transport must ensure that all students are accommodated on the School Transport for next September

I have called on the Department of Transport to ensure that all students are accommodated on the school transport system in September. ‘I am receiving calls from many concerned parents that their children are being [...]

By | August 18th, 2020|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Call for support package for sheep farmers

I have called on the Minister of Agriculture to put a support package in place for sheep farmers. Sheep farmers have received no support during the COVID-19 emergency. Sheep farmers need support with the closure [...]

By | August 18th, 2020|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Calls for Galway County Council to use the Percent of Art Scheme to enhance the M17 / M18 Motorway

I have been informed that Galway County Council have had a budget of €64,000 made available under the Percent for Art Scheme in 2019 to enhance the M17 / M18 with Artistic features. The Scheme [...]

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

Tuam Courthouse included in Court Services Strategy

I welcome the inclusion of the refurbishment of Tuam Courthouse in the Courts Service Annual Report as part of their Strategic priorities. The report published recently confirmed the Courts Service priority to improve court accommodation [...]

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