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A positive decision on the expansion of Galway Port would mark a new era for the facility and city, a Fine Gael Senator said.

Behind bolted doors last week, there was a closely fought selection convention for Sinn Féin to chose its candidate for the Galway West by-election in May.

The confirmed entry of the Moycullen man has tightened odds in the Dáil race, as he is expected to draw votes from the same Connemara pool that bookies’ favourite, Councillor Noel Thomas (II), relies on, along with Oughterard candidate, Councillor Thomas Welby (Ind).

Smart cameras on our roads to detect and deal with dangerous driver behaviour will play a significant role in reducing crashes and fatalities, Senator Seán Kyne has predicted.

Mayor Mike Cubbard has confirmed he wants to run in the Galway West by-election, but is biding his time for a formal declaration.

Senator Seán Kyne and Councillor Eddie Hoare are expected to go head-to-head at a Fine Gael by-election selection convention later this month.

As it unfolded that Catherine Connolly would walk the presidential election, politicos began plotting for a Galway West by-election which must fill her vacant Dáil seat by May 11.

Calls for Galway City Council to have its status upgraded from the bottom rung of local authorities will not translate into improved financial support, according to the Minister of State with special responsibility for Local Government, John Cummins TD.

Senator Seán Kyne has welcomed the An Coimisiún Pleanála decision to grant planning permission for safety works at Gortacleva and Kentfield, Bushypark on the N59.

Fine Gael Senators have tabled a motion to be debated in the Seanad this week urging the Government to continue to reduce the student contribution fee during its lifetime.