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Government need to introduce a fair and transparent system of funding for Local Authorities
I have stated that the review of the Local Property Tax will give an opportunity to Galway County Council to receive their fair share of funding from the Department of Local Government. “For years Galway [...]
Welcome funding of €345,000 for Galway East roads
Welcome funding of €345,000 for Galway East to help road network become more climate resilient I welcome the announcement by the Department of Transport for funding for work of essential flooding relief works around Galway [...]
Portumna is shortlisted for the inaugural National Award
I welcome the announcement that Portumna has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Digital Changemaker category of the IE Digital Town Awards. “The Digital Changemaker category is a town that demonstrated that they have [...]
Government’s failure to act will cause post office collapse
Sean Canney Independent TD Galway East has stated that the Post Office network is about to collapse, and branch closures are inevitable without immediate support from Government. As noted by An Post union representatives, from [...]
Welcome first Digital Hub Network
I welcome the launch of the National Connected Hubs Network. “Remote working is a key component of our future working lives and the Digital Hub will be focal point for future working”. “There are 66 [...]
€501,000 Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund (2021) allocated to Galway County Council
I welcome the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund total of € 501,000 being allocated to Galway County Council under the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund (2021). “This funding is being allocated for the 2021 calendar year” “The [...]