Tuam Inner Relief Road must be prioritised to allow Tuam develop to its full potential

Galway County Council need to prioritise the development of the Inner Relief Road for Tuam town. Tuam is developing since the opening of the Tuam By-Pass and has experienced growth over the last number of [...]

By | January 3rd, 2024|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcomes Bus Éireann announcement of improved services and timetables on Route 425A, Galway to Mountbellew.

I welcome the announcement by Bus Eireann, Ireland’s national bus company, to significantly enhanced services and timetables on Route 425A, Galway to Mountbellew which will come into effect on Sunday, 17 December. The significantly enhanced [...]

By | December 10th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Mountbellew, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Calls on the Minister for Agriculture to review the Fodder Support Scheme for the Shannon Callows

I have raised the issue of the Fodder Support Scheme for the Shannon Callows and the fact that farmers are not eligible despite not being able to save the hay due to land being saturated [...]

I welcome moves by Minister for Transport to clear existing railway line between Athenry and Claremorris

I welcome moves by the Minister for Transport to clear the existing railway line between Athenry and Claremorris and rebuilding the Ballyglunin bridge in preparation for the opening of the rail line. I welcome the [...]

By | November 30th, 2023|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023

Regional Group of TDs urge Government for accountability and Regional rebalance with Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023. I along with my colleagues in the Regional Group of TDs welcome that the Capital [...]

By | November 30th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Regional Group of TDs Urges Suspension of Dáil Éireann for Urgent Debate on Recent Disturbing Incidents in our Capital City

I, along with my Regional Independent TD colleagues, have in response to the shocking assault and stabbing of young children on their way home from school and the deplorable riotous behaviour in Dublin city centre [...]

By | November 24th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Legislation required to redefine an emergency to progress flood relief schemes and housing schemes.

I have called on the Government to redefine the meaning of an emergency to allow certain works to proceed without undue delay during the planning stage. In Ireland we have witnessed the damage caused by [...]

By | November 19th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Additional dog fines will have little effect without additional Dog Wardens

The Government announcement to increase fines for breaches in laws for dog owners will have little or no effect as this country does not have the necessary number of dog wardens to enforce the laws. [...]

By | November 18th, 2023|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII

The closing of the lay-bys on motorways by TII flies in the face of their own advice not to drive if you are tired. I have criticized TII for their decision to close the laybys [...]

By | November 15th, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Welcomes progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes

I welcome progress to allow Nursing home residents to be able to retain all income from renting out their homes under plans being finalised by the Government. “The Minister for Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien [...]

By | October 21st, 2023|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments