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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 [...]
Meets Stakeholders to discuss the regional aviation crisis
I today met with Aer Lingus pilots outside the Convention Centre to discuss the current crisis within the aviation industry. I also met today with Shannon Chamber and the Hotel Federation to offer support for [...]
Agricultural contractors must be included in TAMS ll supports scheme
I have requested the Department of Agriculture to make the TAM ll grants available to agricultural contractors. “TAMS ll is a support for farmers in the purchase of plant and equipment for agricultural use. Many [...]