Let’s think outside the box to solve Galway’s problems

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

I have always tried to look at various solutions to a problem in my time as an Independent TD for Galway West — there’s rarely just one answer to a question.

My priorities for rural Ireland

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

I was one of seven children raised on a family farm outside Tuam. My upbringing is steeped in Rural Ireland with all its challenges and opportunities and my politics has been informed by my background and life experience.

Killilea clarifies FF pension policy

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Galway East candidate Cllr Donagh Killilea has clarified the Fianna Fail policy on pensions following what he said was confusion at the doorsteps about what will happen if the party are elected to government.

Cashel Cross to Carna road in need of urgent upgrade – Ó Cuív

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, Éamon Ó Cuív said he has made strong representations in relation to the road going from Cashel Cross to Carna which requires significant upgrade works.

Galway needs a masterplan to thrive as sustainable green city

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

To have represented the people of Galway West/South Mayo in Dáil Éireann since my election in February 2016 has been a privilege and one that I have greatly respected.

Cannon welcomes transport agency’s assurances over surface conditions on M6

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

An East Galway TD has welcomed assurances from Transport Infrastructure Ireland on surface conditions on the M6, following concerns he expressed over recent collisions during hail showers.

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has said that the agency has advised that motorists should moderate their speed in hail showers and he is also calling on TII to install additional electronic signage at Junction 16 (Galway Plaza) on the M6 to ensure even greater safety for motorists.

Driving offences in county on the rise

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The number of driving offences in County Galway has risen according to a Garda report.

Tackling cocaine problem should be priority for Government – Crowe

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The cocaine problem in Galway was described as a ‘blizzard’ at this week’s Joint Policing Committee — Speaking after the meeting General Election Candidate, Cllr. Ollie Crowe said the next government need to tackle the problem of drugs and crime in our community and slammed the outgoing government for their lax approach to law and order.

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Mayor says Galway City is the winner as he launches awards

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

“There is a saying, I always wondered why someone didn’t do something about that, then I realised I am somebody,” — so said Mayor Mike Cubbard this week when he launched the 17th annual Mayor’s Awards.

Slow recruitment of gardai for Gaeltacht stations down to easpa Gaeilge

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The slow recruitment of extra gardai to Lettermore and Spiddal Garda Stations has been put down to the lack of candidates who speak Irish fluently.

New tech start-up JourneyBid.com set to revolutionise Galway’s private bus hire industry

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

JourneyBid.com, a new technology start-up based in Galway has announced the launch of its new independent online road travel platform, a one stop marketplace, that enables bus companies to interact directly with passengers to arrange and secure transport.

New approach to mental health care needed

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Just as we require healthcare services for physical ailments, we also require a system which treats our good mental health as a priority. Physical and mental health are inextricably linked and in this day and age, any world class health service must treat our minds as well as our bodies.

A Green New Deal for our children

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The UN says we only have 10 years to avert catastrophic climate change. That is being driven by our C02 emissions, so we have to reduce those emissions as quickly as possible. The question is – how do we do that in Galway?

First the People’s Tree Planting, now the People’s Clean Up of Terryland Forest Park

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Community and Environmental campaigners are asking the people of Galway to take part in a litter pick on General Election Day (Sat Feb 8) to help protect the city’s precious land and aquatic mammals, birds and insects that live in its woodlands, rivers and in the seawaters of Galway Bay. It will start at 12pm from the entrance to Terryland Forest Park adjacent to Currys on the Headford Road.

Labour is ‘determined’ to end housing crisis, says McNelis

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The housing and homelessness crisis is the “defining issue for this generation”, with nearly 10,000 people homeless; home ownership at its lowest in 50 years; while thousands are caught “in a trap” with “sky-high rents” and insecure tenure.

Election candidates urged to put specialist services for people with eating disorders top of their priority lists

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

A Co Galway mother whose teenage daughter is battlng life-threatening anorexia is appealing to election candidates to put specialist treatment facilities for eating disorders at the top of their priority lists.

Mental health issues are being forgotten

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

I have noticed one issue that seems to have been forgotten when the party leaders debated in NUIG last Monday is the epidemic we have around mental health and suicide. There seems to be a reluctance in some quarters to talk about mental well being and issues we have amongst our younger generation, although not excusive to this generation.In June 2017 I contacted Minister Bruton (Education Minister at the time) with the suggestion of including positive well being and mental health awareness into the school curriculum but not to increase the workload on teachers.

I suggested we take the brave step and create positions of employment that ensures all our secondary school children take part in well being classes and are prepared for life’s challenges when their time in school comes to an end. Unfortunately, I was advised that it was not on the agenda of the Government at that time.In recent years we have sadly lost so many to suicide here in Galway, something which has been replicated across the country.

Galway – the next steps

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

We are all rightly proud of Galway, our city and county which, I believe, has all the ingredients needed to be the best place in which to work, study, raise a family, and grow older.

Crannóg discovered in Connemara by man out walking after Storm Brendan

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

A new site of archaeological importance was discovered at An Liopa Thoir, east of An Spidéal when a local man was out walking after the recent Storm Brendan.

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