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Grants for Outdoor Seating and Accessories 2021 extended to pubs that do not serve food
I welcome the inclusion of Pubs that do not serve food in the new outdoor seating and accessories grant scheme, supported by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with local authorities. The scheme is now open for [...]
Construction approval received for Craughwell NS Extension
I have received confirmation from the Dept of Education that the tender evaluation for the extension of Craughwell is complete and the tender report has been approved by them. “This approval paves the way for [...]
Welcome for extension of CE Scheme contracts until end October 2021 to benefit over 11,000 participants.
Participants will be facilitated in exiting schemes on phased basis. I welcome the announcement by the Department of Social Protection of further measures to support participants of Community Employment (CE) and Tús schemes. ‘Under the [...]
Red Letter Day for Tuam Grove site
I have heralded the commencement of construction work on the site of the Old Grove as a ‘red-letter day’ for Tuam and North Galway. ‘The building has been empty since the Bons Secours closed the [...]
Welcome local pharmacies offering one shot Covid vaccine
I am encouraging the public to avail of vaccination as local pharmacies offer the Janssen single dose Covid-19 vaccine free of charge from today (Monday) to people aged 50 or over. Those aged between 40 [...]
The Government’s continuing failure to be proactive will damage our economy and our social fabric
I together with the Independent Regional Group members state that the Government’s continuing failure for the timely adoption of successful measures to combat and contain Covid19 continues to damage our economy and our social fabric. [...]