The physical closure of libraries to the public has led to an upsurge in the use of e-books and audiobooks. Recently my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, rallocated €200,000 for libraries to [...]
The expansion of the Calf Investment Scheme is an important support for farmers during the COVID-19 crisis. The budget for the scheme which directly funds around 2,500 farmers has been increased from €1.5 million to [...]
The physical closure of libraries to the public has led to an upsurge in the use of e-books and audiobooks. That is according to Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney. Minister [...]
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the expansion of the Calf Investment Scheme as an important support for farmers during the COVID-19 crisis. The budget for the scheme which [...]
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities is providing guidance and information for any customers who are facing challenges in relation to utilities or payment for utilities (gas, electricity, telephone) particularly in the case of pre-pay [...]
Some helpful guidelines here on waste disposal during the current crisis from www.waste.ie via Galway County Council's Public Participation Network and Community Response Team.
The Saolta University Health Care Group comprises: University Hospital Galway Merlin Park University Hospital Portiuncula University Hospital Mayo University Hospital Roscommon University Hospital Sligo University Hospital Letterkenny University Hospital We now have processes in place [...]
Many people who would normally bring relatives, friends and neighbours to hospital are not now in a position to do so because of self-isolation or restrictions around movements by people over 70. The Ambulance Service [...]
Easter message from Minister Sean Canney TD. .
The new Community Response Helplines set up around the country to advise older and more vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis have received more 10,000 calls. Galway East TD and Minister for Community Development Seán [...]
