NORTH WEST REGIONAL ASSEMBLY SPATIAL AND ECONOMIC STRATEGY 2020-2032

I welcome the launch of the Spatial and Economic Strategy 2020-2032 as a key strategic plan for the North West region, including Galway. The spatial and economic strategy sets the tone for local authorities in [...]

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

€300,000 INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT ENTERPRISE HUBS TO REOPEN ALONG THE ATLANTIC ECONOMIC CORRIDOR

I am delighted to announce an investment of €300,000 for enterprise hubs along the Atlantic Economic Corridor to help them implement measures to reopen in compliance with public health guidelines as the economy recovers from [...]

By | June 22nd, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

NEW REGULATIONS FOR MONEYLENDERS

I welcome the new customer protection regulations that have been announced for licensed moneylending services. The regulations to be introduced by the Central Bank include advising borrowers of high cost interest charges in any advertisements [...]

MORE THAN €63,000 ALLOCATED FOR GALWAY COUNTY IN 2020 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME

I am delighted to announce that Galway County has been allocated €63,249 from my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, under the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme. The programme provides up to €5,000 in [...]

By | June 22nd, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

MORE THAN €63,000 ALLOCATED FOR GALWAY COUNTY IN 2020 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME – CANNEY

Galway County has been allocated €63,249 under the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme. The programme provides up to €5,000 in funding for projects aimed at enhancing facilities available in local communities. Minister Canney said: "I am [...]

By | June 22nd, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

UPGRADE OF TUAM ROUNDABOUTS ESSENTIAL

I have held discussions with Galway County Council about upgrading roundabouts in Tuam. There is huge potential to enhance the town's approaches by improving its roundabouts in order to showcase Tuam and what it has [...]

By | June 20th, 2020|Blog, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

YOUTH ORGANISATIONS ALLOCATED €465,000 FOR CLIMATE PROJECTS

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed allocations totalling nearly €465,000 under the Youth Climate Justice Fund. The grants will benefit 14 projects proposed by 23 national youth groups either [...]

By | June 20th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

YOUTH ORGANISATIONS ALLOCATED €465,000 FOR CLIMATE PROJECTS

Allocations totalling nearly €465,000 have been to youth organisations under the Youth Climate Justice Fund. The grants will benefit 14 projects proposed by 23 national youth groups either as solo or consortium applications. To bring [...]

APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR €1 BILLION RURAL REGENERATION FUND

Applications for funding under the €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund are now open. The funding from my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, will focus on supporting economic recovery in Rural [...]

By | June 19th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

CANNEY WELCOMES PUBLICATION OF SPATIAL AND ECONOMIC STRATEGY 2020-2032 BY THE NORTH WEST REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs has welcomed the launch of the Spatial and Economic Strategy 2020-2032 as a key strategic plan for the North West region, including Galway. The North West Regional [...]

By | June 19th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments