On Friday An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton joined me to officially launch the Government’s Policy on Gaeltacht Education 2017 – 2022 in Scoil Mhic Dara, An Cheathrú Rua. The Policy forms a central part of the Twenty Year Strategy for the Irish Language and sets out the Department of Education’s… Continue Reading
Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Simon Coveney has confirmed to me that €1.388 million has been allocated to Galway County Council for the Voids and Derelicts Programmes and 81 housing units have been included for funding. To date, 55 units have been approved with a further 26 currently being assessed. In the City,… Continue Reading
This week the Dáil will debate the Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016 which has been initiated by my party colleague, Deputy Tony McLaughlin (Sligo – Leitrim constituency) The issue of Unconventional Gas Exploration and Extraction is part of the wider mineral exploration and extraction that comes under the remit… Continue Reading
On Thursday I attended and spoke in the Dáil debate on the conflict in Syria and in particular the crisis in Aleppo. During the debate I added my voice to those of my colleagues, and many people across our country, in condemning the violence being inflicted on Syria and its people. I further called for… Continue Reading
Tellus is the surveying programme of the Geological Survey Ireland – a Division of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE). GSI is responsible for providing geological advice and information, and for the acquisition of data for this purpose. Geological Survey produces a range of products including maps, reports and databases and… Continue Reading