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Decisive action required to scrap TV licence - Mairead Farrell TD
Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell aims to scrap TV licence and deliver sustainable public sector broadcasting and an independent media sector. She has called on Government TDs in Galway to support her party's proposals to scrap the TV licence and fund RTÉ and other public service media through direct Exchequer funding.
HamsandwicH to showcase new album at Monroe's Live
Ireland’s best-known indie-pop band, HamsandwicH will showcase their latest album, Magnify, at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, November 19. The popular and much-loved group from Meath have become a leading voice in the alt-pop world.
Irish Water urgently need to remedy compromised water in Inishbofin, says Farrell
Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo Mairéad Farrell has called on Irish Water to act urgently to remedy the compromised and contaminated water supply on Inishbofin.
Farrell calls for resources to allow EDs deal with people presenting with self-harm
Emergency departments in Galway, and throughout the State, need to be properly resourced by the Government, so they can provide appropriate care for people presenting with self-harm.
Rescue package for arts and culture ‘essential’, says Farrell
A rescue package for arts and culture is essential given the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on “such a vital part” of both the social life and economic well-being of Galway.
Cycle of overcrowding crises at UHG ‘must be broken’ says Farrell
"UHG has consistently been the most and second most overcrowded hospital in the State in recent weeks, and this is with non-Covid related admissions. We need to break this cycle of overcrowding crisis at UHG.”
Start of college highlights ongoing housing crisis, warns Farrell
Students are returning to Galway, and many are struggling to find accommodation. Again, the start of college has “laid bare the fact that the housing system in Galway is at a breaking point”.
‘Voluntary’ contributions to schools are ‘crippling’ family finances, says Farrell
Families across Galway are being “crippled by requests” from the school their children attend, for ‘voluntary’ contributions which can run to €100 or €200 per child, and even as much as €300-400 in some cases.
Farrell to demands Government restore the right to retire at 65
Galway TDs must stand up for the rights of workers across the city and county, and support a motion that will commit the Government to restoring the right to retire at 65 on a full pension rate.
‘Now is not the time to cut frontline staff’ in UHG, Farrell tells Minister
Possible plans by the HSE to cut 15 of 86 intern doctors working at UHG in July are “unacceptable” while the Covid-19 pandemic continues and the vaccination rollout proves to be “slow, stilted, and confusing”.
