This week I have been appointed as Minister of State across two Government departments – the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and have responsibility for Natural Resources, Community Affairs and Digital Development. In effect my role at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment… Continue Reading
As Minister for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources I can confirm the allocation of over half a million euro for a range of measures under the CLAR Programme in Galway. The funding of €514,223 has been allocated under the CLAR Programme and covers the first two measures of the Programme – safety at schools and play areas. This… Continue Reading
As Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources I have allocated over €627,000 for improvement works on Galway and Mayo islands. The funding is part of an overall allocation of over €868,000 for islands off four counties – Galway, Mayo, Cork and Sligo. Further funding will be allocated shortly for Donegal’s islands. Galway: I am… Continue Reading
Tá curtha in iúl ag an Aire Stáit sa Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Reigiúnacha, Tuaithe & Gaeltachta, Seán Kyne, T.D., inniu go bhfuil deontas de €868,804 ina n-iomláine ceadaithe aige chun oibreacha feabhsúcháin a chur i gcrích ar oileáin éagsúla. Is do Chomhairlí Contae Mhaigh Eo, Corcaí, na Gaillimhe agus Shligigh atá na deontais ceadaithe… Continue Reading
€2.4 million has been allocated for housing grants for older people and people with disabilities in Galway. The funding includes €1.55 million for Galway County Council and €847,000 for Galway City Council and is augmented by the Councils’ own resources of €388,000 for the County and €211,000 for the City and will facilitate adaptations works… Continue Reading