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Welcomes funding for Portumna and Castlegrove Forest Parks
I welcome the announcement of funding for Portumna and Castlegrove forests. Castlegrove is to receive €115,000 and Portumna will receive €59,329 for the development of additional walking trails and an enhancement the amenities. “This fund [...]
Welcomes Publication of All-Ireland Rail Review.
I welcome the publication of the All-Ireland Rail Review by the Irish Government and The Executive in Northern Ireland. The review sets out the strategy by which rail transport on the Island of Ireland will [...]
Canney Welcomes decision by the OPW and Galway County Council to light up Dunmore Abbey
I have received confirmation from Galway County Council that they will be installing lighting to the Dunmore Abbey in conjunction with the Office of Public Works. The Abbey is a very important historical building and [...]
Expresses concern that Pieta intends to close the existing Therapy Services in Tuam
I have received correspondence from the CEO of Pieta House stating that they intend to close the existing therapy centre in Tuam. This centre has been delivering therapy services for the past eleven years to [...]
Welcomes funding for Special classrooms in Galway Schools
I have received confirmation that the National Council for Special Education have approved funding for Autism Disorder Units for 19 Schools in Galway The Primary Schools include Iomar NS Killimor: SN Naomh Fhursa Claran: Scoil [...]
Welcomes extension of deadline for spreading of Lime
I have received confirmation from the Minister for Agriculture that the deadline for the spreading of Lime has been extended to the 31st of October 2024. “The extension is positive decision and will give farmers [...]