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Niamh Madden, Chairperson of the Fine Gael South-East Galway branch has called on the Government and the Tánaiste, Simon Harris for an urgent review of the safeguards in place for older people who grant Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOA), warning that current oversight is dangerously inadequate and leaving vulnerable individuals open to abuse.

Ciaran Cannon (FG) is retiring after 13 years, while independent TD, Corofin’s canny Seán Canney, first elected as a county councillor in Tuam 20 years ago, should retain his seat with some ease. So although now a four-seater, in reality Galway East is still a scrap for three.

Gráinne Seoige’s comments about cancer services in Galway are deeply irresponsible and only serve to scaremonger patients and their families, a Fine Gael General Election candidate has said.

Independent councillor for the city centre, Mike Cubbard, and City East’s Labour Party councillor Helen Ogbu, have confirmed they intend to run in the Galway West Dáil constituency if Taoiseach Simon Harris opts for a November general election.

Entering the market at a combined price of €700,000, the Loughrea, Athenry and Tuam post offices have been stamped as ‘ready for sale’, but An Post has confirmed that the post offices in these locations will continue trading as normal, despite the sale.

The Fuel Allowance will play a vital role for families across Galway to help with their heating costs this winter, a Fine Gael candidate has said.

This week, Shauna Bocquet of Craughwell AC heard the fantastic news that she was selected on the Irish team for the Paris Paralympic Games.

Four Galway athletes will compete on a 35-strong Irish team in the European U18 Championships in Slovakia, taking place this week.

A strong International Schools team is set to compete in Carmarthen Athletics Track, Wales on Saturday, July 20 in the SIAB Home Countries international.