Ring calls for supports to those in 'housing trap'
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Michael Ring TD has called on the Government to urgently address 'the serious issue which exists with respect to housing and in particular the need for affordable houses to come on stream again'.
Read more ...Countdown to Mayo Day 2021
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
The hugely successful Mayo Day celebrates its seventh year this Saturday, May 1, with an outstanding programme of events to be viewed from around the globe. The virtual approach to the event has expanded the reach of this extraordinary celebration of all things Mayo.
Read more ...Ring confirms €70,000 for preservation and enhancement of two Mayo historic structures
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Michael Ring TD has confirmed that two heritage buildings in Mayo have been allocated a total of €70,000 in funding under the Historic Structures Fund 2021.
Read more ...Maternity restrictions ease at MUH
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed news that Covid-19 HSE maternity restrictions are to ease at Mayo University Hospital.
Read more ...Replacement of ageing watermains in Currower to reinforce local water supply
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Irish Water and Mayo County Council are embarking on a significant project to replace approximately four kilometres of cast-iron water mains, which they say will improve the quality of drinking water supplied to customers in the Currower and surrounding areas of Ballina.
Read more ...Survey shows changing attitudes to pesticide use in Mayo - NFGWS
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Most householders that currently use pesticides are prepared to rethink their use in order to protect the environment, according to the National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS).
Read more ...Deere calls for motorists to park responsibly when visiting scenic areas
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Fine Gael Mayo County Councillor Ger Deere has called on members of the public to park their vehicles in a responsible and in a safe manner when visiting scenic areas walking routes and other outdoor attractions.
Read more ...Calleary urges farmers to take part in Food Ombudsman consultation
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary is alerting farmers to the opening of a public consultation on the primary legislation needed to establish a new Office of a National Food Ombudsman or Regulator.
Read more ...Privatisation of Teacher Training must be reversed - Conway-Walsh
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Further and Higher Education Rose Conway-Walsh TD has accused the government of ‘selling-off’ primary teacher training.
Read more ...Chambers encourages Mayo applicants to apply for Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme funding
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
The Government has opened a call for applications for €14 million in funding for outdoor recreation projects and investment that will support the adventure tourism sector in rural communities.
Read more ...Minister must engage with Mayo Farmers on REAP Scheme and Designations - Conway-Walsh
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Farmers in Mayo and the west of Ireland are left behind in the government’s Results Based Environment-Agri Pilot Project (REAP), Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh stated in the Dáil recently.
Read more ...Outdoor Enhancement Scheme must be made available to all hospitality businesses - Dillon
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
The Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme should be amended to encompass all hospitality businesses, including so called ‘wet pubs’, accordingly to Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon.
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