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The passport office have a backlog of 90,000 passport applications.
They are processing the applications but there are delays. The Passport offices advice to the public is not to book any flights or ferries unless you have an in-date passport. It is essential to check [...]
Welcome new study on the feasibility of the Western Rail Corridor
I welcome the publication of the Bradley Report on the feasibility of the Western Rail Corridor Phase 2 and Phase 3. The Report sets out the capital cost of €154 million and demonstrates a cost [...]
Calls for Government to provide additional funding for non-public local roads
I have called on the Government to increase the amount of funding for the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) to deal with the volume of applications received. “Galway County Council have a total of 237 valid [...]
Independent Regional Group Members secure commitment from Tánaiste for buy local campaign
I along with my colleagues in the Independent Regional Group of TDs this week met with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr Leo Varadkar today to discuss further supporting Irish local [...]
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 [...]