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The recent visit of British Ambassador to Ireland, Kara Owen, to Galway prompted strong reactions at the November Plenary Meeting of Galway County Council, with Independent Connemara South councillor Tomás Ó Curraóin voicing firm objections.

A routine item seeking approval to extend Galway Flying Club’s lease of the Galway Airport site until December 2026 ignited a lengthy and impassioned debate at November’s plenary meeting of Galway County Council, as councillors demanded clarity on the long-delayed proposed sale of the 115-acre Carnmore site.

Concerns over the downgrading of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) in Ballinasloe dominated this week’s plenary meeting of Galway County Council, where councillors from across the political spectrum voiced frustration with what they described as a lack of accountability and transparency from the HSE and the Minister for Health.

What began as interest from 30 potential presidential hopefuls ended with just five candidates presenting themselves before Galway County Council on Tuesday, with councillors ultimately opting not to nominate a candidate for the upcoming election.

It has been revealed that an allocation of €75,000 has been made available for a concept and feasibility study on the Quiet Man Greenway between Athenry and Milltown.

The purchase of a property by the Galway City Council in Killtullagh, Oranmore has been described by the Mayor of the Galway County Council, James Charity, as "deeply concerning".

The Galway County Council has voted to not attempt to operate its housing function in the functional area of the Galway City Council without a democratic agreement being reached between itself and councillors of the city council.

Requirements of applicants seeking a loan under the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan scheme should be relaxed (RIHL) according to Tuam area councillor Karey McHugh Farag.

A number of Galway county councillors have criticised the inaccuracy of the current updating system of the county’s election register.

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon, has said the €1.63 million funding to be allocated for Loughrea Town Hall is an historic moment in the life of Loughrea.