Political news in brief

Sat, Jun 26, 2021

What have your local representatives been talking about this week?

Political news in brief

Sun, Jun 20, 2021

Catch up on what your TDs and Senators were speaking about this week. 

Mayo County Council Briefs

Sat, Jun 19, 2021

The June meeting of Mayo County Conucil took place this week, catch up with what was being discussed by the councillors. 

Ballina Municipal District Briefs

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

The June meeting of the Ballina Municipal District took place this week - read what the councillors were discussing 

€181,429 in LEADER funding welcomed for Mayo projects – Ring

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Michael Ring TD has welcomed the announcement that funding has been allocated to two projects in Mayo through the LEADER Programme. The funding is as follows: €135,429 for Darragh McGee, from Newport, to purpose-build a wheelchair accessible boat for angling, tours etc; and €46,000 for Mayo Communities Caring for Water – to deliver a training programme to community/voluntary groups in Mayo on conserving and protecting water/water bodies. Deputy Ring said: "I’m delighted that this funding is being provided through the LEADER Programme. I hope that the venture to provide fully wheelchair accessible angling is a huge success for the promoter. It is innovative and inclusive and I wish him every success. On the conservation project, this training programme is timely as we all recognise how important our water resources are."

Dillon welcomes announcement of new student rental protections

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed the announcement of new student rental protections. Under the Residential Tenancies (No 2) Bill 2021 any upfront payment upon the commencement of a tenancy will be restricted to a total value that does not exceed two months’ rent ie a deposit and one month rent in advance. Deputy Dillon said: "This restriction will apply to all tenancies including for students residing in student specific accommodation. A student can make a larger upfront payment if they so wish, by way of an opt-out option, but they cannot be forced to do so." The Bill also provides that the notice period to be given by students in respect of student specific accommodation will be limited to a maximum 28 days’ notice.

Chambers welcomes €187,835 for Mayo sporting projects

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed an investment package of €187,835 in Dormant Accounts Funding for a wide range of sport and physical activity measures in Mayo.

Westport-Belmullet Municipal District Briefs

Sun, Jun 06, 2021

What was said at the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District meeting this week?

Mayo YFG to host public meeting with Dillon and Walsh

Sat, Jun 05, 2021

The Mayo branch of Young Fine Gael is to host a public meeting on Youth Affairs in Mayo on June 14 at 7pm, via Zoom, with Alan Dillon TD and Maria Walsh MEP. A range of matters will be discussed and participants will be invited to raise questions and matters of concern. All are very welcome to attend and those interested are asked to register by contacting Mayo Young Fine Gael via social media or at [email protected].

Full Convergence would bring over €11 million boost to Mayo farmers – Conway-Walsh TD

Sat, Jun 05, 2021

Mayo Sinn Féin TD, Rose Conway-Walsh, has called on government TDs to explain to farmers in Mayo why they are fighting against full convergence and front-loading that would bring an extra €11 million to the county.

Chambers welcomes progress on menopause supports

Sat, Jun 05, 2021

Mayo Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed the announcement by her colleague Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly that he is progressing a range of actions on Menopause.

Additional accommodation approval for Newport NS proceeding to tender - Ring

Sat, Jun 05, 2021

Michael Ring TD, has welcomed confirmation that Newport National School has received approval to proceed to tender for 2x 80m² Classroom including en-suite toilets & 1x 10.5m2 WC for assisted users and conversion of mainstream classroom into ASD room. Newport National School have been approved this additional accommodation for their school under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme from the Department of Education.

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