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Proposed legislation granting adopted people a right of access to birth and early-life information, as well establishing a contact and tracing system, is the “first step” towards addressing a “longstanding injustice”.

Galway City Council with the support of An Garda Siochána and schools in Galway City, have recently introduced ‘School Zones’ measures at 15 schools in the City. The purpose of the spots and road markings is to raise awareness among road users that they are entering an environment where there is a school – and to encourage awareness of children and other road users, and slower speeds.

Affording his thoughts following the recent Covid-19 easing of restrictions announcement by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, Local Minister of State, Deputy Robert Troy, has urged constituents to exercise caution and adhere to public health guidance to ensure positive gains are not lost.

Derelict buildings in towns and villages throughout County Galway could be turned into remote-working hubs and community spaces under a new €15 million scheme from the Government.

A further €15 million is set to be invested to enhance external public spaces in towns, villages and cities ahead of the phased reopening of what has been billed as an ‘outdoor summer’.

An insight into how west of Ireland teenagers are coping with life during Covid-19 will be revealed next week when the findings of a new Planet Youth survey are published.

Fine Gael Mayo based Senator Paddy Burke has said that he has been told by the Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, that he has issued a circular to local authorities and An Bord Pleanala, that will allow councils to grant planning permission for housing developments that are of lower density than that currently required in rural towns.

Calasanctius College in Oranmore has been successful in its application to the Department of Education for additional accommodation.

An insight into how west of Ireland teenagers are coping with life during Covid-19 will be revealed next week when the findings of a new Planet Youth survey are published.

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement by Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton T.D. that funding to the amount of €2,185,983 from the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport has been approved for Capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects for Ireland West Airport.