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Homecare Hours should be a vital component of the Governments Winter Plan
The Programme for Governments Winter Plan which commits to invest in additional Homecare hours and to legislate for a statutory Homecare Scheme needs to be enacted now. ‘Research has shown than an increase of 1.5 [...]
I welcome decision on reopening all pubs
I welcome the announcement by the Government that all pubs are to reopen for business from the 21st September. ‘In particular, I am pleased that pubs are been given sufficient notice so that they can [...]
I welcome funding of almost €750,000 for Galway Charities
I welcome the allocation of €748,487 in funding to 12 Galway Charities by the Department of Health. The funding will benefit the following charities across the county and is allocated to counteract the huge reduction [...]
I welcome €1 million additional funding delivered for Galway County Council
I have received confirmation from Minister for Housing and Local Government Darragh O’Brien that he has signed off on the €1 million in additional funding for Galway County Council. The once off exceptional allowance must [...]
Concerned at lack of flexibility in the selection process for a Regional Sludge Hub for Connacht
I have received confirmation that Irish Water are still awaiting the final report on the site selection process for the Regional Sludge Hub which will be published toward the end of the year. ‘I have [...]
Round 2 of the €159,940 Community Enhancement Programme fund is now open
I am encouraging community groups to apply for capital grants towards the maintenance, improvement and upkeep of Community Centres and Community buildings. The focus of the fund is to support capital improvements in community facilities [...]