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Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has highlighted the critical situation facing communities in the Shannon Callows and in the vicinity of Lough Funshinagh due to the ongoing delays in implementing long promised flood mitigation measures.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins have this week announced €17 million in capital funding to respond to the growing demand for apprenticeships in the higher education sector.

Rosemount GAA is one of four County Westmeath clubs which have received Clár funding, local Minister of State, D eputy Peter Burke, has confirmed.

Schools across Galway will be fully funded to install up to 16 solar panels on their roof under a new Government scheme.

Minister of State Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed the news that an additional 215,000 people in Ireland are now eligible for the GP Visit Card Scheme. The Galway East TD is also encouraging people to check their eligibility in the wake of expanded criteria.

A new report shows the Shannon Airport Group delivers a major contribution of almost €4 billion (€3.96bn) to Ireland’s GDP, supports over 20,300 jobs across the Irish workforce, and contributes €643m in tax revenues.

Minister for European Affairs, and local Deputy, Peter Burke, has welcomed the announcement of a scheme to assist farmers who have lost fodder due to exceptional flooding in the Shannon Callows area.

Summer programmes in special schools must be made compulsory around the country, a constituency Fine Gael Senator has said.

Local Fianna Fáil Deputy Robert Troy has urged organisations to use a new inclusive community engagement guide to ensure a range of voices are considered.