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Orthodontic waiting times unacceptable
I have received a reply from the HSE in relation to orthodontic treatment waiting time. “Presently there are 1031 patients awaiting times in the Saolta Group serving Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, 645 of these patients [...]
Burning of Agricultural Waste needs to continue as good farming practice
I welcome the extension of the derogation for 2022 for farming activities on the The Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations 2009 makes it an offence to dispose of waste by uncontrolled [...]
Welcomes funding for Tuam Stadium
I welcome the announcement of additional funding in the amount of €297,073 for Tuam Stadium under the Capital Sports Grants Scheme. “This funding is the third tranche of funding under the scheme for the stadium”. [...]
New National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme is to be welcomed in principle
I give a cautious welcome to the new National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme. “I believe that the framework of the scheme is good, but the one stop shop system is yet to be established and [...]
Town Centre First Policy is very disappointing.
I am disappointment with the content of the Town Centre First Policy. “There is nothing new in the policy as the funding streams are already in existence. There is no incentive within the policy to [...]
School Transport Application Process now open for 2022 / 2023
I urge Parents and Guardians of school children to ensure that they apply for school transport for their children got the school year 2022 / 2023 Applications for school transport for the new school year [...]