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Fine Gael bye-election candidate Seán Kyne has defended the deprioritisation of social housing development in the actively Irish-speaking areas of Connemara.

Fine Gael bye-election candidate Seán Kyne has defended the deprioritisation of social housing development in the actively Irish-speaking areas of Connemara.

Fine Gael senator Seán Kyne has slammed his former party leader Leo Varadkar for being “totally unhelpful and totally divisive,” following controversial remarks from the ex-Taoiseach about rural Ireland.

A new grant to turn empty spaces above shops into homes will be a game-changer for housing supply and revitalising town centres across Galway, Fine Gael Senator and Spokesperson for Housing, Senator PJ Murphy has said.

The development of Next Generation Sites (NGS) is a significant opportunity for regional economic growth and job creation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

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

The progression of proposed tool theft legislation into Second Stage at the Seanad has been described by a Fine Gael Senator as “an important step towards protecting tradespeople and their livelihoods.”

Nineteen agricultural shows this summer across Galway will benefit from €140,100 funding to support agricultural shows, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator P.J. Murphy said funding will support the work of each of the 19 show committees as they prepare for the upcoming season.

A new Bill to tackle tool theft will help provide reassurance and security for tradespeople, Senator PJ Murphy of Fine Gael has said. Speaking at the launch of his Bill, which he is introducing to the Seanad this week, Senator Murphy said an amendment must be made to the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offence) Act 2001 to introduce a mandatory minimum custodial sentence of three years for tool theft.

Former City Councillor, Niall Murphy, has declared his intention to run in the Galway West by-election for the Green Party. Having served Galway City West from 2020 to 2024, he is now going to have a run for the Da?il seat vacated by president elect Catherine Connolly.