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A major rethink by Government, or the creation of a new Department responsible for all marine matters, is urgently needed, if Galway’s island communities are to retain a viable fishing industry.

Voluntary groups, charities, and social enterprises in Galway are to benefit from Government funding of close to €400,000 to alleviate financial difficulties and ensure they continue to provide services during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Government aspirations to make contraception universally available, without charge, for all women, must be made a reality in Budget 2021.

NUI Galway has been allocated more than €7.5 million to develop "innovative courses" that will allow graduates meet the needs of key enterprises in Ireland.

A feasibility report for the Gort Lowlands has identified a potential scheme that is both environmentally acceptable and cost beneficial according to Deputy Sean Canney.

Deputy Seán Canney has raised the issue of funding for the Galway County Council to keep the two pools open in Tuam and Ballinasloe with Minister Paschal Donohue.

Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has called on the government to maintain the PUP payment for students as they return to college.

Fianna Fáil Senator, Lisa Chambers, has called on the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, to bring forward a plan to secure the future of Ireland West Airport Knock.

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon, has stressed the importance of connectivity between towns and cities, stating that vital rail infrastructure must be provided in future to ensure that a new, post-Covid-19 economy, can flourish west of the Shannon.

Fears that the Government will impose a county-wide lockdown on Galway have, throughout this week, hardened to a resigned certainty, after hundreds of students congregated in the Spanish Arch area in defiance of public health guidelines and social distancing requirements.