I recently tabled a Dáil Question to the Minister for Health regarding health services on Galway’s four off-shore islands – the Aran Islands and Inishbofin. The question was transferred to the HSE for reply. The reply below outlines the current status of health services on the islands including the recruitment process underway for a public… Continue Reading
Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the provision of the new divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána in Galway city; the construction timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. Minister Frances Fitzgerald: The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has engaged with the ESB in terms of the organisation’s expansion into broadband provision by way of the electricity network; the type and level of engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. – Seán Kyne. Reply: Minister… Continue Reading
Deputy Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to debate this issue. The Government has initiated a process to establish the local community development committees, LCDCs, one of which was established in Galway. Last September, the LCDC in Galway met and had to make a decision on whether to allow one, two… Continue Reading
“It is difficult enough to find love in this world and where two same-sex individuals find love and wish to have this recognised and acknowledged by the State, this should be made possible via civil marriage. This will provide equality and protection to these couples.” Those were my views in 2009 when running for re-election… Continue Reading