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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 [...]
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 [...]