20 h. ago Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fine Gael TD for Galway East Pete Roche has called on the Government to increase funding for all grant schemes related to the construction, repair and upgrading of footpaths across Galway and the wider country ahead of Budget 2025. Deputy Roche is seeking the creation of a […] The post Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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36 h. ago Ambulance workers to vote on possible strike action over outsourcing plans

SIPTU and Unite are calling on the service to cease outsourcing and instead increase staffing levels.

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8 d. ago €11m in EU funding for UG projects to improve medical treatments

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Funding of more than €11m in EU funding has been awarded to researchers at University of Galway for projects aimed at radically improving medical treatments. The allocations were made under the European Commissions Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions-Doctoral Network programme. Dr. Eimear Morrissey is set to lead a […] The post €11m in EU funding for UG projects to improve medical treatments appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Prospect of Convention Centre on City Hall Site floated by Deputy Mayor

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s a call for a state-of-the-art convention centre to be developed on the current site of Galway City Council on College Road. In the very near future, the local authority will be moving to a new building at Crown Square in Mervue. But there’s very little certainty […] The post Prospect of Convention Centre on City Hall Site floated by Deputy Mayor appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway Deputy asks Minister to intervene on situation regarding school transport for Colaiste Na Coiribe.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway Deputy has asked the Minister with direct responsibility for School Transport to intervene with the Department of Education towards sanctioning a further Bus Service for students attending Colaiste na Coiribe. It has emerged that some pupils had enrolled in the school only to find that no […] The post Galway Deputy asks Minister to intervene on situation regarding school transport for Colaiste Na Coiribe. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Hotels group seeks Budget measures to support staff accommodation and retrofitting

Irish Hotels Federation’s pre-budget submission also seeks return of 9% VAT rate for food services and extra €90m for tourism marketing

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3 w. ago Galway West Deputy John Connolly welcomes 10% pay rise for Irish Language Assistants

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Language Assistants are to receive a 10% pay rise as part of a €1.964m nationwide package for the 2025/26 school year. The Language Assistants Scheme, managed on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development by Muintearas in the Western Region, Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne in the […] The post Galway West Deputy John Connolly welcomes 10% pay rise for Irish Language Assistants appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Ireland’s Tourism Industry Now Faces Decline: Calls for Increased Government Spending and Market Diversification

Ireland’s Tourism Industry Now Faces Decline: Calls for Increased Government Spending and Market Diversification  Travel And Tour World

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