PIETA HOUSE ADDITIONAL FUNDING “VERY WELCOME” – CANNEY

A Government commitment to provide additional funding for Pieta House when the COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme expires has been warmly welcomed by Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney. The charity, [...]

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

REALIGNMENT FOR TUAM TO DUNMORE ROAD TO GO TO TENDER

I have received confirmation that the tender for road realignment at Twenty Minute Hill on the N83 Tuam to Dunmore Road will be published in the coming weeks. This section of road has been subject [...]

By | May 22nd, 2020|Blog, Dunmore, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

REMINDER: THE COVID-19 INNOVATE TOGETHER FUND

The deadline for applications to the COVID-19 Innovate Together Philanthropy Fund is next Wednesday May 27. The fund is aimed at supporting charities, community/voluntary organisations and social enterprises with the challenges faced by the crisis. [...]

By | May 21st, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

REALIGNMENT FOR TUAM TO DUNMORE ROAD ACCIDENT BLACKSPOT TO GO TO TENDER

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has received confirmation that the tender for road realignment at Twenty Minute Hill on the N83 Tuam to Dunmore Road will be published in the [...]

By | May 21st, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

CANNEY CALLS FOR ONLINE SAFETY COURSES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has called on the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation to immediately introduce online training for construction workers to obtain or renew Safe Pass cards. [...]

By | May 21st, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PLAYS A LEADING ROLE IN REGIONAL GROWTH

The Western Development Commission (WDC) plays a central role in developing policy for the Western region and promoting the West as a place for living, working and doing business. One of my key political policies [...]

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

FUNDING CARRY-OVER FOR EAST GALWAY SHOWS

Many shows cannot proceed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic but I am delighted that my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, has decided that the funding offered for this year can [...]

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

PROGRESS FOR LOUGHREA TOWN HALL REGENERATION PROJECT

Galway County Council has advertised tenders for a design team to be appointed for the refurbishment of Loughrea Town Hall. This marks the first step in the procurement process and I am delighted that the [...]

COVID SUPPORT SCHEMES AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

I am encouraging local businesses to take full advantage of supports available to them ahead of reopening as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. We are all aware of the challenges facing business as a result of [...]

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

YOUTH WORK IRELAND SUPPORTS IN COUNTY GALWAY

Youth Work Ireland services around County Galway have all continued to operate since the lockdown on March 12, providing one to one support via telephone, Zoom and WhatsApp and group work via Zoom. The services [...]

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