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McNelis welcomes announcement of gambling authority
Cllr Niall Mc Nelis says the independent Gambling Regulatory Authority must be empowered to protect players and anyone suffering from a gambling problem.
Reopening of society cannot mean a return to the ‘old normal’, says McNelis
“As we emerge from the pandemic, it is important to recognise those whose jobs are not returning, and provide support to enable them to engage in training and education.”
Labour leader backs Galway Local Employment Services workers fight against privatisation
Attempts to privatise Galway Local Employment Services need “to be fought in every town and county”, otherwise they will “lose their true value” in supporting “vulnerable people back into the workplace”.
Mc Nelis wants key recommendation from 1973 Kenny report to be implemented
Cllr Niall Mc Nelis has called on the government parties to take on board the latest bill from the Labour Party that would implement a key recommendation of the 1973 Kenny report to tackle speculation and hoarding.
McNelis backs transition year football programme for schools
Football plays "a vital role in our community", as it is the international game, and in that role it can "bring people together from all ages and walks of life and offers many opportunities".
McNelis to chair online public meeting next week on housing
Labour city councillor Niall Mc Nelis is to chair a public meeting online next week with party Spokesperson on Housing Senator Rebecca Moynihan and Karina Timothy from Threshold. It is to take place on Monday June 14 at 7pm on facebook.com/nmcnelisgalway
‘The world cannot turn away from what is happening in Israel-Palestine’
The current upsurge in violence in Israel-Palestine which includes civilian deaths, the destruction of homes, and even forms of ethnic cleansing, “will not be solved” if the world turns away, and “lets the cycle of violence, oppression, and destruction continue”.
The future of work - changes are coming
Last Saturday, the Citizens' Assembly published its recommendations on gender equality, which are an impressive set of worthy proposals for constitutional and legislative changes.
Galwegians deserve a say in their future, says Galway East Labour chair
Labour Rep Katie Harrington is urging the people of Galway to engage with a new survey on the future of our towns and villages.
Waiting lists at UHG rose by more than 11,000 over past year
The numbers of people waiting for both outpatient and inpatient treatments at UHG increased by 11,936 - from 52,936 in January 2020 to 64,872 in February of this year.