9 d. ago Fianna Fáil adviser and key figure in peace process, Martin Mansergh, dies aged 78

Tributes have been paid to former junior minister and key Northern Ireland peace process adviser Martin Mansergh, who has died aged 78.

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1 week ago Special school opens in Tuam – with immediate demand for more space

The official opening of a special school in Tuam came with an immediate request to the Minister cutting the ribbon – give us more land to make it even bigger. Because Ability West told Junior Education Minister Michael Moynihan that St. Oliver’s Special School in Tuam was already at capacity, going from five pupils four […] The post Special school opens in Tuam – with immediate demand for more space appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Prioritise working people on social housing waiting lists, says Fianna Fáil’s Robert Troy

Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin says there is ‘no legal basis’ for Minister of State’s suggestion

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1 week ago People who work should get priority for social housing, says Fianna Fáil’s Robert Troy

Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin says there is ‘no legal basis’ for Minister of State’s suggestion

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1 week ago Junior minister says people who work should get prioritised access to social housing

Robert Troy said people who work ‘should get additional points or a weighted system’ when it comes to social housing.

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2 w. ago Junior Defence Minister responds to concerns of Gaza protestors in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Protestors against the ongoing conflict in Gaza have gathered in the city this afternoon to coincide with the visit of a Government Minister. Junior Defence and European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne visited a school in Spiddal and the University of Galway. He then made his way to […] The post Junior Defence Minister responds to concerns of Gaza protestors in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Junior Defence Minister responds to conerns of Gaza protestors in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Protestors against the ongoing conflict in Gaza have gathered in the city this afternoon to coincide with the visit of a Government Minister. Junior Defence and European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne visited a school in Spiddal and the University of Galway. He then made his way to […] The post Junior Defence Minister responds to conerns of Gaza protestors in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Gaza protestors gather in city to coincide with Minister visit

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Protestors against the ongoing conflict in Gaza have gathered in the city this afternoon to coincide with the visit of a Government Minister. Junior Defense Minister Thomas Byrne earlier attended a school in Spiddal, before making his way to University of Galway. This lunchtime, he’s at Galway […] The post Gaza protestors gather in city to coincide with Minister visit appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Junior Defence Minister in Galway Today for School Visit and Community Reception

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, is visiting Galway today. He’ll be speaking to young people at Coláiste Chroí Mhuire in Spiddal and at the University of Galway. In the afternoon, he will be attending a Community Reception at City Hall on […] The post Junior Defence Minister in Galway Today for School Visit and Community Reception appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Junior Enterprise Minister to launch National AI Meet in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Enterprise Minister Niamh Smyth, who has special responsibility for Artificial Intelligence is to launch the National AI Meet taking place in Galway tomorrow. Údarás na Gaeltachta is supporting the third edition of this event to which more than 300 businesses have been invited. Údarás CEO Tomás […] The post Junior Enterprise Minister to launch National AI Meet in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Plea to Junior Education Minister for extra classrooms for St.Oliver's Special School in Tuam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Ability West has made a plea to Junior Education Minister Michael Moynihan for some extra land for St. Oliver’s Special School in Tuam as it’s at capacity The Department of Education school caters for pupils aged 4 to 18 with learning disability or Autism or Emotional and […] The post Plea to Junior Education Minister for extra classrooms for St.Oliver's Special School in Tuam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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