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Shortage of Community Welfare staff causing problems
The shortage of Community Welfare staff is causing delays in dealing with applications for Supplementary Welfare Support. The issues such as cost of fuel, food and basics to have a warm home, food on the [...]
Calls on the HSE to establish a second Ambulance Base on a 24-hour, seven-day basis in Tuam
I have requested the HSE consider putting a second ambulance at Tuam Ambulance Base on 24-hour, seven-day basis to meet the demand for the service in the region. The base in Tuam services a large [...]
Welcomes funding for Galway East under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS)
I welcome the funding for Walking trials under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Projects to benefit include Gort Riverwalk €27,424, Monivea Woods €27,000, Hymany Trail €28,316. Mucky Boots Trail, Carrabane €29,250, Kilconnell Eco Park €50,000, [...]
Government needs to be truthful on Climate Emission ceilings
I have called on the Government to be clear on their plans in relation to the announcement on carbon emission targets. The 25% target for farming is not possible to achieve and without a detailed [...]
Welcome changes to the Rural Social Scheme and CE Schemes
I welcome the changes to the Rural Social, Tús and Community Employment Schemes. “All participants on the Rural Social Schemes (RSS) will now be allowed to remain on the scheme until retirement with the abolition [...]
Criticises EIR for their ill-time and inconsiderate decision to increase phone charges to their hard-pressed customers
I recently received a response from EIR to their price increases which is disappointing. “In the response from the company, they have confirmed that there is now an additional cost for sending out bills in [...]