Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has announced a €1,192,855 funding injection to draw up a masterplan for the regeneration of Portumna. The grant under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund [...]
The deadline is looming for Measure 1 funding under the €10 million Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Scheme, which is administered by my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, has provided vital support [...]
I am urging shop owners and businesses to talk to Galway County Council about using street spaces outside their premises to help restart their businesses, particularly in light of the need for social distancing. The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
