As Co-Chair of the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce, representing the Department of Rural and Community Development, I am delighted to be able to confirm progress on the development of local digital strategies for each city and county council. The development of Local Digital Strategies by every city and county council in the country is… Continue Reading
Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne TD has said the investment of €60 million by way of a low-cost, long-term loan to NUI Galway will greatly benefit Galway and the West as well as the university itself. Commented Minister Kyne:… Continue Reading
As Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development I have approved funding from the Dormant Accounts fund of €2.9 million for projects administered by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The projects being funded include the establishment of community sports hubs, community coaching programmes, youth leadership programmes, as well as sports measures… Continue Reading
The investment of a €24 million new ‘STEM’ building for GMIT is a great boost for Galway, the Connacht Ulster AllianceTechnological University and the Atlantic Economic Corridor. Part of a €200 million Public-Private Partnership investment package for the Institutes of Technology announced by Minister for Education, Richard Bruton this week, GMIT will receive capital investment… Continue Reading
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