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Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, is one of a group of elected representatives who is seeking an end to the means testing of family carers.

The deadline for businesses to apply for the Increased Cost of Business Grant (ICOB) must be extended beyond Wednesday, May 1, to ensure they receive this vital support, local Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan has said.

Local Fianna Fáil Deputy, Robert Troy, has welcomed confirmation from his party colleague, Minister for Education Norma Foley, of €79 million in funding to support digital learning in schools and minor building works.

After a long road it was a day for the communities of Newcastle and Moycullen to celebrate, in particular the hard-working committee who, for over 20 years, have been involved on the road that led to a €10 million announcement to deliver new community centres in Newcastle and Maigh Cuillinn. These new centres will support thousands of residents in Newcastle, Dangan, Bushypark, Maigh Cuillinn, and the many community groups and schools in the area.

Galway is not being given the priority it deserves in terms of delivery under transport, according to Galway City West Independent candidate Kenny Deery. The high-profile business leader, who entered the race for a City Council seat earlier this month, is accusing the Government of “driving a bus through its own timelines”, adding that “nobody is calling it out” at a local level.

The temporary waiver of development levies and the refund of Uisce Éireann water and wastewater connection charges must be extended to further boost the supply of new housing stock, newly appointed Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Peter Burke, has said.

Sinn Féin Deputy, Sorca Clarke, has reiterated her support for the Athlone-based Esker House women’s refuge, calling on the Minister for Justice to expedite the process and secure a new site for the service.

Fine Gael Councillor and Mayor of Galway City Cllr. Eddie Hoare has welcomed the recent installation of floodlights in Westside Park. The lights were installed on the playing pitches licenced by St. Michael’s GAA club and have really added to the amenity.

East Galway TD Anne Rabbitte has welcomed longer sentencing plans for serious knife crimes convictions like possession with intent to cause injury, and the import and sale of knives.

Fianna Fáil and European Election candidate in the Midlands Northwest constituency, Senator Lisa Chambers has issued a resounding call to action in response to an open letter from Ireland’s leading cancer clinicians to Taoiseach Simon Harris, warning of the critical state of cancer care in the country.