Search Results for 'Cllr Peter Keaveney'
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Councillors clash as Portiuncula downgrade criticised as ‘hollowing out’ of rural communities
Concerns over the continued downgrading of services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) resurfaced sharply at last week’s meeting of Ballinasloe Municipal District, with councillors expressing frustration at a lack of transparency, accountability, and clear evidence underpinning decisions that have already led to the scaling back of maternity services.
Continued power outages pose serious threat to vulnerable residents
Ongoing and sporadic power outages affecting an estimated 7,000 homes and businesses across north Galway have sparked serious concern among elected representatives, who say the situation is placing vulnerable residents at real risk.
Proposed wind farms raise widespread concern among Galway Councillors
The proposed development of two wind farms in County Galway sparked strong concern among councillors at this week’s plenary meeting, with members warning that the projects could prove deeply divisive for rural communities.
Contribution recognised at Cathaoirleach’s Awards
After an absence of a few years, community and voluntary activity was back to being celebrated ‘in person’ at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards which were held in conjunction with the Cathaoirleach’s Ball on Saturday 11th June. The Awards were organised by Galway County Council in partnership with Galway County Public Participation Network and were hosted by the Cathaoirleach Cllr Peter Keaveney, and MC for the evening broadcaster John Mulligan who warmly welcomed everyone to the Ard Rí Hotel in Tuam.
Irish Water opens state-of-the-art new wastewater treatment plant in Glenamaddy
It was a historic occasion for Glenamaddy as Irish Water and Galway County Council officially opened a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant following a €5 million euro investment. The new infrastructure ensures that treated wastewater is now fully compliant with EU Urban Wastewater Directives before being safely discharged back into the natural environment.
Minister impressed by Spiddal wastewater project
Minister Darragh O’Brien was impressed by the progress he witnessed on the village’s new wastewater treatment plant, when he visited last weekend.
Racecourse to become aid hub as Galway answers call of help from Ukraine
Galway Racecourse at Ballybrit is to become the main hub for donations of essential items being sent to help displaced and terrified Ukrainian refugees on the Polish border.
