Ireland has become only the second country in the world to pass legislation standardising the packaging allowed for tobacco products. On Tuesday, 3rd March, the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill passed all stages in the Oireachtas. With the passing of the legislation, our country became only the second country in the world –… Continue Reading
Galway City Bypass – N6 Galway Road Project Many developments in this long-running project have caused concern and anxiety. The establishment of six possible routes earlier this year has increased this and stands to affect many dozens if not hundreds of people. The need for a City Bypass is understood and supported by the vast… Continue Reading
27 festivals across Galway and Mayo will receive funding under the Fáilte Ireland Regional Funding Programme. In total €77,500 is being allocated across the counties with €37,000 for 12 festivals in Galway and €40,500 for 15 festivals in Mayo. Nationally, €564,000 has been approved by Fáilte Ireland for regional festivals and events for 2015. With… Continue Reading
Irish Water has now published a draft of the first integrated plan for the delivery of water services in Ireland. This plan is called the Water Services Strategic Plan (WSSP). The document addresses six key themes: Customer service, Clean safe drinking water, Effective management of wastewater, Protect and enhance the environment, Support social and economic… Continue Reading
There are 80 Government supported programmes in place to support SMEs but most people don’t know about these schemes and there is a very low take-up rate. With SMEs and regional growth taking a central focus in this year’s Action Plan for Jobs, we need to ensure that all existing businesses and start-ups in Galway… Continue Reading