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Call on Government to fast track supports for private Wastewater Treatment Plants.
I have called on the Government to fast-track funding for existing Wastewater Treatment Plants so that they can be taken in charge by Irish Water. There are in excess of 560 housing estates which have [...]
Welcome funding for outdoor adventure projects in Galway East
I welcome the allocation of €750,000 to three projects in Galway East. ‘Portumna Blueway Wayfinding Sculpture Park has received €499,585 to develop a multi-use shared 2.4k leisure route (Blueway) information, directional and safety signage, a [...]
Welcome progress with Abbeyknockmoy Road re-alignment
I have received confirmation that the road re-alignment project through Abbeyknockmoy Village eliminating the very bad bends at the bridge entering the village from Dereen is progressing with the project being prepared for planning permission [...]
Welcome progress with installation of pedestrian crossings in Tuam.
I welcome progress with the installation of pedestrian crossings in Tuam town. “The installation of pedestrian crossings on the Galway Road, Dunmore Road and Athenry Road are very welcomed additions to the towns infrastructure”. “Galway [...]
Urges the Minister for Environment to fast-track legislation to use CCTV in detecting and prosecuting illegal dumping
I have urged the Minister for the Environment, Mr Eamon Ryan TD to expedite legislation to provide a lawful basis for local authorities to use CCTV in detecting and prosecuting illegal dumping. The Minister in [...]
Flood Relief Scheme for Portumna needs to progress
I am concerned that the Flood Relief measures for Portumna which were first identified in the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Management Plan (FRMP), published in May 2018 have not yet progressed. The proposed scheme, which [...]