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2602, 2022

Welcome funding for flood relief works at Roxborough, Kilchreest

I have received confirmation from the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., that he has today approved Galway County Council’s application under the Office of Public [...]

2402, 2022

Farming needs support if family farms are to survive

I have raised the plight of the family farm considering the unprecedented ride in the costs of fertilisers, feedstuff and fuel in a Dáil debate this week. The unprecedented rise in costs is causing severe [...]

1902, 2022

PAYE workers should review their tax liabilities every year

I urge PAYE workers to review their tax liabilities every year. “The Minister for Finance has confirmed to me that in 2020, €390 million was refunded to PAYE taxpayers and so far, €57 million has [...]

1702, 2022

Welcome commitment by Minister to review grant limits and income threshold application for Housing Adaptation Grants and Housing Aid

Welcome commitment by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review the grant limits and income threshold application for Housing Adaptation Grants and Housing Aid for Old People Grant I have received confirmation [...]

1602, 2022

Welcome €37 million funding for road works in Galway for 2022

I welcome the funding allocation of €37,613,536 for the 2022 Roads Programme. Funding is allocated for restoration improvement works, maintenance, bridge rehabilitation, safety improvement works, drainage works, Active Travel and speed limits. “I welcome the [...]

1302, 2022

Calls on the Government to make work more financially beneficial

I believe that the Government have a responsibility to ensure that workers are incentivised to return to the workforce. “People coming off Jobseekers Supports need to have an increase in their take home pay when [...]

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