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New 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital to proceed to tender
I have received confirmation that a building contractor has been selected to carry out the construction of the long awaited 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. “I understand that a Letter of Intent [...]
Athenry National Schools amalgamation progressing
I have received confirmation from the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD that the proposal to amalgamate Athenry Boys NS and Athenry Girls NS is progressing. The Minister has confirmed that the Patron/Trustees of the [...]
Statement by Sean Canney on the passing of Noel Treacy
I was sadden to learn of the death of former Minister Noel Treacy, a friend and an outstanding public representative, who served both his community and country with great distinction over 30 years. Representing our [...]
Welcome progress with Loughrea Fire Station
I welcome the appointment of a Design Team to develop the new fire station at Loughrea. The Design Team which were appointed this week will now prepare the design to progress the project to planning [...]
Welcome funding of €7,875,000 for active travel projects in County Galway for 2022.
I welcome the allocation of €7,875,000in funding for Active Travel Projects in County Galway as announced by the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D. He confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has allocated funds [...]
Forestry Industry Licence System is still in a mess
The Forestry Industry is in a mess as the number of licences fall far short of the Department of Agriculture own targets for 2021 despite an investment in additional resources 4,035 forestry licences were issued [...]