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Senior IT professionals from local authorities across the country gathered in Galway City last week for a high-level conference to explore opportunities for transformational change in local government using AI. Ireland’s national policy for digital services aims to make 90% of key public services available online by 2030 – with innovation at the core of more efficient service delivery and enhanced citizen engagement.

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Mairéad Farrell has welcomed commitments from Taoiseach Micheál Martin to pursue implementing a protocol which would allow survivors of domestic abuse to more easily access housing services from a new local authority, should they need to move after fleeing an abusive partner.

Galway City Council has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, of the newly appointed members of the Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP). This new initiative replaces the Joint Policing Committee and brings together residents, community groups, public services, and elected representatives to work collaboratively on local safety issues.

More than 350 business leaders, policymakers and innovators gathered at the Galmont Hotel & Spa last Thursday for TechIreland’s National AI Meet 2025, held in partnership with itag and supported by leading partner Data2Sustain and Enterprise Ireland.

As many of us drop children back to school this week, we have seen the pickets of Fórsa workers – secretarial and care-taking staff – who are demanding that they be treated like other school workers, especially access to a public service pension scheme.

The Citizens Information Network in Ireland celebrates its 50th year in operation in 2025. Citizens Information provides a free, impartial and confidential service to the public on a wide range of areas including social welfare and employment rights, health services, housing, education, family matters and consumer rights.

After Cork, with 34 closures, County Galway ranks joint-second place with Dublin in terms of the most facilities closed in one county.

Galway’s community sector is urging Galway City Council to take a proactive stance against racism and discrimination. The call comes in advance of an anti-racism march set to take place in the city on Saturday, March 22.

Irish businesses are making strides towards a greener future, with sustainability now at the very heart of operations across the country. A recent EY report – the State of Sustainability 2024 – reveals that a remarkable 81 per cent of Irish companies have ramped up their focus on sustainable practices over the past year.

Fergal Landy has been added to the list of candidates contesting the General Election in Galway East as an independent/non-party candidate. Fergal lives in Maree with his partner and three children. He has worked in public service with children, young people, families, individuals, and communities for over 20 years.