To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the dog breeds regulated for under the Control of Dogs Act 1998 are legally exempt from the restrictions when being used in roles such as guide dogs for the blind if the location of this stated exemption in the regulations be clearly highlighted;… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a European Union condition, similar to the effects of the EU Energy Markets directives, that would require Ireland to liberalise or open up a water services market which would in turn entail the privatisation of Irish Water; and if he will… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the definition of low carbon in the Government’s Policy Position on Climate Change will be included in the forthcoming Climate Bill; if the expert advisory group will have sufficient standing to independently assess, monitor and advise on climate change issues; if the Bill… Continue Reading
Galway West Fine Gael TD Seán Kyne has received confirmation from the County Council Director of Services with responsibility for emergency services, Mr Peter Gavican, that the new Fire Station for South Connemara is planned to be operational by mid-2015. The plans for the fire station were further outlined at a meeting between Galway County… Continue Reading
The future of one of Ireland’s oldest community radio stations is secure following the identification of a new funding programme. Last week I raised the funding application and future of Connemara Community Radio’s future in the Dáil arising from concerns brought to me by volunteers and listeners of the service. The Letterfrack-based station serves over 11,500 people… Continue Reading