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Cost of building houses is out of control
The cost of building a home is out of control. “The biggest cost in the building of a house is tax, legal costs, development levies, waste, sewerage connection costs and ESB connection charges. If Government [...]
Welcomes completion of the Dunkellin Flood Relief Scheme
I was delighted to attend the handover of the Dunkellin Flood Relief Scheme to Galway County Council on Tuesday morning. “This project was debated in the Dáil in the 1940’s and has been on a [...]
Welcomes decision by St. Jarlath’s Credit Union to install ATMs in three rural towns in North Galway
I welcome the decision by St. Jarlath’s Credit Union to install ATM cash dispensing machines in Dunmore, Mountbellew and Glenamaddy. “The first step has been a positive planning decision by Galway County Council to allow [...]
Electric Charging Infrastructure is way behind demand
The Electric Charging Infrastructure is falling way behind demand. “I am aware of two families who bought electric cars but sold them again as there were too few electric charging points available to the public. [...]
Warns the Taoiseach on the future of the Rural Social Scheme
I have warned the Taoiseach that the Rural Social Schemes (RSS) as it presently exists will be lost to local communities and the participants if the 6-year rule for new participants is not removed immediately. [...]
Department of Education confirm no funding available for a Sports Hall for Seamount College, Kinvara, Co. Galway.
Department of Education confirm no funding available for a Sports Hall for Seamount College, Kinvara, Co. Galway. I have received confirmation from the Minister for Education that there is no funding presently available to build [...]