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Lack of resources to enforce Dog Control Laws
I have called on the Government to make more resources available to enforce the existing Dog Control Laws in this country. Presently we have plenty of laws but very few resources to implement them. Enforcement [...]
Interim Report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services is a damning indictment of the crisis in mental health services.
The interim report by Dr Finnerty as damning indictment of the very serious crisis prevailing in mental Health Services in this country The report is a damning indictment of the service which is putting children’s [...]
€13 million investment in Athenry Wastewater network project to commence in March
I have received confirmation that Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Galway County Council, will commence works to provide an upgrade to the sewer collection system for Athenry will commence in March. The new €13 [...]
Independent Regional Group Members seeks Dáil suspension to address the crisis in Children’s Mental Health Services
I together with my colleagues in the Independent Regional Group of TDs have submitted a request to the Ceann Comhairle to suspend Dáil Éireann tomorrow Tuesday to ensure that the Minister for Health addresses Dáil [...]
Delayed dental treatment compounding chronic illness.
Those with medical cards shut out of dental care. I along with the Regional Group of Independent TDs have tabled a private members motion in the Dáil this week setting out the problems and dire [...]
Calls on Galway County Council to ensure Local Area Plans are fit for purpose to help deliver housing over the next 5 years
The Local Area Plans (LAP) for Gort, Athenry and Tuam which are being developed over the coming months must provide the blueprint for the delivery of much needed homes for Galway East. A Local Area [...]