The introduction of a VAT Compensation Scheme for Charities in Budget 2018 will benefit community and voluntary organisations across Galway and Mayo. The new Scheme has an initial allocation of €5 million which will take effect from 1st January and will be payable one year in arrears. As Minister of State at the Department of Rural… 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
Over 100 businesses in Galway have availed of supports under the Trading Online Voucher Scheme. Operated through the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) and funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, the Trading Online Voucher Scheme offers a financial incentive of up to €2,500 to small businesses to develop their online trading capacity,… Continue Reading
Over €1 million has been allocated for Galway under the Town and Village Scheme. The funding for Galway was confirmed to me by my colleague at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Minister Michael Ring TD. The Town and Village Scheme supports community initiatives and improvements in small towns and villages by funding projects which… Continue Reading