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Streamlined process needed for critical infrastructure projects
Important applications for projects involving housing, data, transport and inward investment are being held up because of needless delays in the processes involved and there is a need for a more streamlined appeal process for [...]
Galway East to benefit from new tourism branding and marketing – Sean Canney
I welcome proposals by Fáilte Ireland to increase tourism potential in Galway East. These initiatives have come to fruition following meetings and discussions which Deputy Canney instigated during his role as Minister for the Office [...]
Have your say on the future of policing in Ireland
Have your say on the future of policing in Ireland. The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland is organising public events to give members of the public an opportunity to share your views [...]
Alarming decline in farmer numbers
A huge decline in the number of people employed in agriculture in the west of Ireland is revealed in recent information from the Western Development Commission. There was a 41.4% decline in the number of [...]
National Planning Framework must deliver AEC as Counterbalance to over-development in the East – Sean Canney
The National Planning Framework, which is due to be published in coming weeks, will set out the strategy for economic development for the country over the next 30 years and the Atlantic Economic Corridor must [...]
Funding for road upgrades in County Galway
Funding for road upgrades in County Galway Significant road upgrades are to take place in the Tuam, Abbeyknockmoy and Headford areas following the announcement of the 2018 roads allocation. Galway County Council is to receive [...]