Tags Sean Canney
Tag: Sean Canney
Tuam Courthouse plans could take 9 more years
It could be nine more years before the new courthouse in Tuam becomes a reality, East Galway TD Seán Canney has said.The Independent TD...
Galway TD criticises “unacceptable” 3,000 Community Employment scheme vacancies
Delays in referrals and a problems with allowing over 55s have lead to thousands of vacancies on Community Employment Schemes Galway TD Seán Canney...
Design team appointed for new fire station in Athenry
Galway County Council has appointed a design team to prepare the design and tender documents for the new fire station in Athenry.Galway East TD...
Canney welcomes on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme
Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed progress on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme with the publication of the Feasibility Report later this...
Govt must outline contingency plan for vaccine rollout to over 70s, says Canney
Galway East TD Seán Canney has called on the Government to immediately outline their contingency plan for the rollout of vaccines to people over...
Canney says Minister for Education is not hearing concerns of all parents
Galway East TD Seán Canney has raised concerns that the Minister for Education is not hearing the concerns of two national parents' associations which...
Galway TD questions value for money on €250 million Jobpath expenditure
Galway TD Seán Canney has questioned whether the taxpayer is getting value for money out of the JobPath programme, on which a quarter of...
Dáil to consider motion backed by Galway TDs increasing penalties for stealing pets
The Dáil will debate a motion backed by multiple Galway TDs this week to introduce tougher penalties for stealing family pets.When the Dáil returns...
Calls for mediator to be appointed in special needs education dispute
Calls have been made for a mediator to resolve the impasse on reopening special needs education between the department and unions.Galway East TD Seán...
Galway TD calls on Government to mobilise Army to deliver Covid vaccines quicker
A Galway East TD has called on the Government to mobilise the Army and the National Army Reserve to help deliver COVID vaccines in...
Canney calls for Tax Amnesty for pandemic unemployment recipients
Galway East TD Seán Canney is calling for the government to introduce a tax amnesty for recipients of the pandemic unemployment payment.Many people who...
Western Development Commission praised by Galway East TD
A Galway East TD has praised the Western Development Commission for their work in partnering with the Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC) Taskforce in developing...
County Council urged to apply to €50 million walking and cycling fund
Galway County Council is being urged to apply to a new €50 million fund for the development of walking and cycling infrastructure outside of...
Boardwalk connecting Galway to Offaly opens to public tomorrow
Waterways Ireland has confirmed that the new boardwalk across the River Shannon will open to the public tomorrow.Galway East TD Seán Canney welcomed the...
Galway charities and community groups awarded €750k in grants
Almost €750,000 in grants have been awarded to 33 Galway charities, community groups, and social enterprises under the COVID-19 Stability Fund."This is welcome additional...
Tax relief for farm safety equipment welcomed
The inclusion of tax relief for farmers buying essential farm safety equipment in the finance bill for tax provisions in budget 2021 has been...
Incentivise first-time buyers to purchase vacant properties – Galway TD
If the Government are serious about housing and rejuvenating vacant properties, they need to incentivise first-time buyers to purchase vacant properties.That's according to Galway...
Call for IDA to step up efforts to locate industry in Tuam
East Galway TD Seán Canney has called on the IDA to step up their efforts to locate more industry in Tuam.The Independent TD said...
Irish Water’s delivery of new treatment plants not working, says Galway TD
Galway East TD Seán Canney has called on the government to fast-track clean water and wastewater treatment services in towns and villages.The Independent TD...
Work begins on new footpaths and public lighting for Corofin
Work has begun on installing new footpaths, road crossing, and public lighting in Corofin with funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.Corofin was...