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Contract signing for Kilrickle Group Water Scheme is ready
I have received confirmation that the Group Scheme Committee has been informed by Galway County Council that a contract is ready to be signed with the Contractor for the long-awaited Group Water supply for Kilrickle. [...]
Welcome designation of the Atlantic Technological University from tomorrow 1st April
The designation of the Atlantic Technological University for Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal is a positive move and will provide a positive impact to the economy in the region and the country at large. “As [...]
Welcome funding for swimming pool operators from Sports Ireland and Ireland Active
I welcomed the announcement of funding for swimming pool operators as part of the Covid funding to support the sport sector. Galway sees 20 operators receive funding under the scheme of over €71,000. “I am [...]
Huge delays encountered in providing services in Tuam Primary Care Centre due to PPP Contract
I am critical of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement which was put in place to deliver the Primary Care Centres. The contract was initiated by the Department of Health to deliver the National Primary [...]
Welcome submission by Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport to the All-Island Rail Review
I welcome the fact that the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport have made a positive submission to the All-Island Rail Review in favour of the re- opening of the remainder of the Western Rail Corridor. [...]
Construction Industry is in crisis
The Construction Industry in Ireland is in a crisis due to the massive increases in costs and the fact that the Government are refusing to act on the Public Works Contracts which are fixed in [...]