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A by-election must be held in Galway by May 11, with taoiseach Micheál Martin the ultimate decision maker on a date. One Galway West seat is empty after Catherine Connolly was elected president.

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, John Connolly has welcomed a total of €88,322 has been awarded to two projects across Galway under the Town and Village Renewal scheme. The funded projects include €42,750 for a detailed design, planning and costing for a capital bid for funding for the refurbishment of an underused parochial hall in the centre of Athenry town; and €45,572 for development cost associated with the provision of additional amenities in Corofin park.

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD, confirming the delivery of over €850,000 nationally to support Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects in primary and post-primary schools.

The long-awaited prospect of a light rail system for Galway has moved one step closer to receiving the green light, following confirmation from Deputy John Connolly that a light rail line will be included in the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy.

Fianna Fáil’s Albert Dolan TD has welcomed last week’s announcement by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, confirming €18 million in Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme funding, with Galway securing significant investment across multiple high-impact innovation projects.

Former Fianna Fáil election hopeful Gráinne Seoige has issued a statement criticising politically motivated commentary of her candidacy in last year’s general election, and outlined the trauma fake pornography caused to her.

Three trails in County Galway have been selected for investment in the Government’s latest Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) funding round.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has revealed a new and unique cultural and visitor experience at Connemara National Park, entitled the “Connemara Pony Heritage Centre” which was opened last Friday by Deputy John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD.

The absence of Fianna Fáíl politicians at the Galway West count centre in Salthill was unsurprising last Saturday, but one party member made it his business to attend.

Fianna Fáil veteran Éamon Ó Cuív has blasted Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s decision to back a presidential candidate from outside party ranks, while a city councillor revealed growing demand for internal party reform.