KEEP YOUR DISTANCE – FOR EVERYONE’S SAKE

Everyone needs to observe social distancing in the fight against the Covid-19 virus. Most people are following the guidelines of staying two metres apart but some people are not and this is irresponsible. We are [...]

GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS SUPPORTS FOR EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, has provided an update on developments regarding her Department’s employer refund scheme which allows the employer to pay the worker €203 and receive a refund from [...]

SUSPENSION OF LEVY FOR LOCAL BROADCASTERS

I warmly welcome my department's decision to temporarily suspend the broadcasting levy for local radio stations. Local radio stations perform a valuable community service, no more so than now when we are in the midst [...]

LATEST INITIATIVES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MEASURES AIMED AT YOUNGER PEOPLE

With regards to social distancing outreach, including for younger people, the following actions have been taken: Launch of #itsinourhands campaign with GAA and Rugby stars Social distancing outdoor artwork has been developed. Social distancing guidelines [...]

CANNEY SLAMS THOSE IGNORING SOCIAL DISTANCING

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has urged everyone to observe social distancing in the fight against the Covid-19 virus. Minister Canney said: "Most people are following the guidelines of staying [...]

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

CANNEY WELCOMES SUSPENSION OF LEVY FOR LOCAL BROADCASTERS

Galway East TD and Minister for Digital Development Seán Canney has warmly welcomed his department's decision to temporarily suspend the broadcasting levy for local radio stations. Minister Canney, who is Minister of State in the [...]

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AN POST COVID-19 DEASP PAYMENT CHANGE

A further range of measures designed to assist customers in managing post office visits while maintaining access to cash has been unveiled by An Post. The move comes after the Department of Employment Affairs announced [...]

More… Action Plan for Communities

Today Dept of Rural and Community Development launched it's Action Plan for Communities. This is the big meitheal for our country to demonstrate again our ability to help our older people and those that are [...]

Action Plan for Communities – Sean Canney TD

Today Dept of Rural and Community Development launched it's Action Plan for Communities. This is the big meitheal for our country to demonstrate again our ability to help our older people and those that are [...]

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

LATEST GOVERNMENT ADVICE ON SCHOOL CLOSURES

When will schools reopen? · The Department of Education remains in close contact with the Chief Medical Officer in relation to school closures. This is under constant review. · The Taoiseach has reiterated the position [...]