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Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said young people in Galway need a housing plan built around practical delivery, with Galway City Council, Galway County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta given a stronger role in getting homes built.

Galway East Deputy Albert Dolan has welcomed new figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage which show that hundreds of vacant and derelict homes across Galway County are being brought back into use under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

Written by renowned children’s author Mary Murphy with an original score by award-winning composer Tom Lane, the production will be presented in both English and Irish language versions.

The recent visit of British Ambassador to Ireland, Kara Owen, to Galway prompted strong reactions at the November Plenary Meeting of Galway County Council, with Independent Connemara South councillor Tomás Ó Curraóin voicing firm objections.

A celebration of Galway’s creative spirit returns this month as the much-loved Local Food and Craft Gift Fair opens its doors at the Black Box Theatre, this time, for an exciting six-day showcase of local talent, flavour, and craftsmanship.

Galway County Council and Galway Fire and Rescue Service have been recognised for leadership in emergency technology after their Severe Weather Event Management System (SWEMS) proved instrumental during Storm Eowyn and was recently showcased by Government as part of its storm review.

A major multi-agency checkpoint on the M17 at Tuam brought drug-driving arrests, vehicle seizures and deportations on Tuesday, September 16, as Gardaí and partner agencies mounted a high-visibility operation targeting crime and road safety.

The HSE’s decision to reduce the scope of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH), has prompted united condemnation from Galway County councillors, resulting in calls for Government intervention.

The critical need for accurate and rapid location identification on farms has once again been brought to the fore by Galway County councillor Andrew Reddington, who has called on the Government to address the issue of emergency access to farmyards. Cllr Reddington is urging that farmers be allowed to obtain a dedicated Eircode or alternative location code for their farmyards — separate from their home addresses — specifically for use in emergency situations.