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Work starts on new Tuam Fire Station
Work has started on the building of a new fire station in Tuam. The contract was signed with Carey Contractors, Galway and work has begun on site. The site is located on the N17 and [...]
Canney welcomes funding for Seamount College, Kinvara
Following representations from the Board of Management of Seamount College, Kinvara, East Galway TD Seán Canney has received confirmation from the Department of Education that approval has been given to provide 2 general classrooms, 2 [...]
Tuam Area Plan
Galway County Council intends to review the Tuam Local Area Plan 2011-2017 and to prepare a new Local Area Plan. The Council has prepared a Background Issues Paper and requested submissions or observations from the [...]
Canney Welcomes €700k Additional funding for X-Ray and Ultrasound Services for Tuam Primary Care Centre
East Galway TD Seán Canney has been informed that the Department of Health have sanctioned €700,000 in additional funding for diagnostic services for Tuam Primary Care Centre. Deputy Canney has lobbied the Department of Health [...]
Progress on Coláiste an Chlairín Athenry
Agreement has been reached in principle on the acquisition of a new site at Newford, Athenry for Coláiste an Chlairín, Athenry and the conveyancing of the site is nearing completion. GRETB and the school Principal [...]
Slow progress on Merlin Park orthopaedic fiasco
Slow movement by the Saolta hospital group to address the current lack of theatre space at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway is totally unacceptable. A temporary theatre facility is in the tendering process with a closing [...]