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Support for Men’s Sheds critical across the country
I met with the Irish Men’s Sheds Association in Dublin last week. The Men’s Sheds were in Dublin to present their pre-budget submission to Oireachtas members. “I was delighted to meet with Enda Egan CEO, [...]
Canney – Welcomes changes to the Public Works Contracts to deal with Construction inflation
Sean Canney Independent TD has welcomed the approval by the Cabinet today of a Memo presented by Minister Michael McGrath to address the crisis in the Public Works Contracts due to the unprecedented increase in [...]
Old library heritage to be showcased
I am delighted that the OPW have listened to me and the business people in Shop Street who raised the issue with me. I commend the OPW for their swift, decisive action in doing what [...]
Co-signs Commission of Investigation (Nursing Homes) Bill 2022
I have co-signed the Commission of Investigation (Nursing Homes) Bill 2022 along with Catherine Connolly TD and Peadar Tobin TD. The purpose of this Bill is to provide for a public inquiry into the management, [...]
Welcomes decision by Irish Water not to locate Regional Sludge Hub in Tuam
I welcome the decision by Irish Water to rule out Tuam as the Regional Sludge Hub for Connacht. “I have campaigned long and hard to ensure Tuam is not the Regional Centre for Sludge disposal [...]
Home Help Service is in crisis due to staff shortages
I believe that the Home Help Service is in tatters due to staff shortages. “The service which is being administered by the HSE is in crisis with a lack of Home Care workers. This is [...]