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Welcome funding of €40,000 for footpaths in Eyrecourt
I welcome the allocation of funding under the Active Travel Scheme for Eyrecourt in County Galway. The funding will be used for the reconstruction and replacement of 280 metres length of existing footpath on the [...]
Kilrickle Water Supply scheme at final stages of delivery
The tenders are closed for the long awaited Kilrickle Water Supply Scheme and the tender evaluation is being carried out. “The next stage in the process is for the council to prepare the tender report [...]
Supports Government decision to extend the work of the Insurance Reform group into 2022
I welcome the decision by the Tánaiste to extend the work of the Cabinet Sub Group on Insurance Reform into 2022, announced on the publication of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform. Key reforms have [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]