12 h. ago Two Government Ministers to meet Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Government Ministers will be in Connemara today meeting with Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara. Banú and Tintéan will be raising their concerns with Housing Minister James Browne and Gaeltacht Minister Dara Calleary. The groups will be speaking to the Ministers in relation a lack of housing […] The post Two Government Ministers to meet Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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17 h. ago Housing Minister officially opens newly renovated Threshold office in city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Housing James Browne is having very busy day around Galway city and county today. He started the day by officially cutting the ribbon on Threshold’s newly renovated office on Prospect Hill in the city. He’s also meeting with the Residential Tenancies Board, Simon Community, […] The post Housing Minister officially opens newly renovated Threshold office in city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Arts Council ‘deeply regrets’ Minister’s decision on director’s contract

Minister decides against appointing Maureen Kennelly for further five years

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2 w. ago Minister objected to second term for Arts Council director amid fallout over botched IT project

Governing body taking legal action to try to recoup €4m, Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee told

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2 w. ago Minister did not consent to second term for Arts Council director Maureen Kennelly, PAC told

Department of Arts ‘should have called it out earlier’, Public Accounts Committee told over Arts Council’s €6.7m botched IT system

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2 w. ago Watch live updates: Minister did not consent to second term for Arts Council director Maureen Kennelly, PAC told

Department of Arts ‘should have called it out earlier’, Public Acconts Committee told over Arts Council’s €6.7m botched IT system

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2 w. ago Éamon Ó Cuív appointed to new Commemorations Advisory Committee

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Minister and Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív has been appointed to the new seven-person Commemorations Advisory Committee. It will assume an important advisory role, supporting Government and key stakeholders in the planning and delivery of commemorative events. The committee, which will be chaired by former […] The post Éamon Ó Cuív appointed to new Commemorations Advisory Committee appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Minister backs keeping artists' Basic Income after report finds they feel happier and empowered

The scheme sees artists receive €325 every week.

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2 w. ago Minister backs artists keeping €325 basic income per week as report finds they're more happy

A new report finds the payment gives artists more stability in their life and work.

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2 w. ago Gaeltacht Minister to present Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh awards in Salthill

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gaeltacht Minister Dara Calleary will be in Salthill this evening to present the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh bilingual business awards The Gradam recognises the positive impact of the Irish language in Galway’s business and cultural life, and emphasises its central role in fostering the city’s bilingual spirit. […] The post Gaeltacht Minister to present Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh awards in Salthill appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Arts Minister Patrick O’Donovan backs continuation of state scheme that pays struggling artists €325 a week

Arts Minister Patrick O’Donovan backs continuation of state scheme that pays struggling artists €325 a week  The Irish Independent

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4 w. ago Higher Education Minister concerned over delays to student accommodation in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Higher Education Minister has expressed concern over delays to purpose-built student accommodation in Galway. Minister James Lawless is in the city today for a series of engagements at University of Galway. They include the launch of a new pharmacy course and the turning of the sod […] The post Higher Education Minister concerned over delays to student accommodation in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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