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Welcome funding for the Disabled Persons Grant Scheme & Improvement to Local Authority Housing Scheme
I welcome the funding of €960,000 to Galway County Council towards Disabled Person Grants Scheme for existing social housing stock. “This grant provides valuable assistance to the Local Authorities in carrying out adaptations to its [...]
Regional Independents to seek Dáil approval for carbon budgets and separate targets for agriculture
I confirmed that the Regional Independent TDs of which I am a member will table changes to the Climate Bill that will require Dáil approval of all carbon budgets as well as a separate emission [...]
Welcome progress on Office of Public Works Regional Office expansion in Headford
I welcome further progress on the expansion of the Office of Public Works (OPW) Regional Headquarters in Headford. “I have been informed that the OPW have issued the Letter of Intent to the successful building [...]
Confirmed €30 million in Health Projects to commence construction in Tuam
I have been informed that two health projects are to commence construction on site in Tuam shortly. “The HSE have issued the letter of intent to the successful contractors for the new Community Nursing Unit [...]
Tuam Regeneration Masterplan will be key to Tuam Development
I welcome the publication of the Regeneration Masterplan for Tuam by Galway County Council. “For the first time ever, we now have a specific plan for the town”. “I welcome the inclusion of projects which [...]
“One off” rural housing is vital for rural Ireland to survive
I defend the principle of “One Off” rural housing as a way of help parishes survive. “A rural house for a local person enables an individual to provide a home in a location of their [...]