Thank you for your invitation to say a few words at the beginning of what, I’m sure, is going to be a very robust and productive day for you. Charity sector The charity sector has played and continues to play a key role in Irish society. There are nearly nine thousand registered charities in Ireland… Continue Reading
At Government Buildings Galway Oireachtas representatives recently met with the Minister for Health, Simon Harris and officials from the Saolta Group on the status of the operating theatres at Merlin Park. Officials from the Saolta Group and the HSE briefed the representatives on what happened at Merlin Park and explained that damage to roofing was… Continue Reading
I believe it is vital that the Western Rail Corridor be included in the ten-year Capital Plan which will be published by the end of the year. The Western Rail Corridor, as it is, serves communities across several counties by connecting two of the country’s cities – Galway and Limerick. The Western Rail Corridor provides… Continue Reading
My address to the first All Ireland Smart Cities forum which took place in Croke Park Conference Centre on Wednesday, 13th September. “Good morning, I’m delighted to be here today. It gives me great pleasure to open, along with Dr. McCormick, the first All Ireland Smart Cities Forum. As Minister with responsibility for Digital Development,… Continue Reading
I mí na Bealtaine 2016, théis a bheith páirteach i gcainteanna maidir le teacht ar Comhpháirtíochta Rialtas nua, bhí sé de phribhléid agam a bheith ceaptha mar Aire Stáit do Ghnóthaí Gaeltachta agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha. Mar Theachta Dála do Ghaillimh Thiar, lena n-áirítear an Gaeltacht is mó sa tír agus mar fear as Chonamara, bhí… Continue Reading