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Galway’s Hildegarde Naughton made local political history this week by becoming the first Galway West Fine Gael deputy to be appointed to a senior cabinet position.

The Government must acknowledge the changes needed in healthcare services and policies in all sectors if we are to truly care for, protect and discuss the mental health of Irish citizens.

Local Sinn Féin Deputy, Sorca Clarke, has welcomed the announcement that AIB will not proceed with their decision to make many branches cashless and praised local communities for standing up for their services.

Hosted by Athlone Chamber of Commerce and RBK Chartered Accountants, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, recently addressed business leaders at a pre-budget breakfast meeting in the Sheraton Hotel Athlone - the timing of the event coincided with the publication of the Summer Economic Statement.

January offers a good opportunity for people to see where they can make savings and avail of the tax reliefs to which they are entitled on expenses including medical bills and working from home, a local Fine Gael Senator has said.

The volatile nature of politics is such that change for the big office holders may only ever be around the corner, but at the outset of 2022 we find ourselves in the unusual position of being guaranteed a change of Taoiseach this year, and this in turn may have a knock-on effect in other areas.

What have your local representatives been talking about this week?

As we approach the midpoint of 2021, and with the summer Dáil recess approaching, now is a good time to take stock of the political year to date.

Catch up on what your TDs and Senators were speaking about this week. 

What have your local representatives been saying?