It has come to my attention in recent days that when farmers want to replace existing fences on their own land in western counties,they have been told they had to…
The news from the HSE West this week that almost 900 patients who are being treated for cancer have had their appointments cancelled at University Hospital Galway since the start…
The situation with regard to maternity services throughout the country and the unsatisfactory response of the authorities on serious mental issues in the western region were issues raised by me…
The latest CSO figures, which show that the number of people in employment in the western region has fallen from 182,000 to 177,000 to the end of March this year…
The news that the Beef Geonomics Scheme closing date has been extended by a week is welcome however there are many problems associated with the scheme that I have been…
The latest application form for the Old Age Pension includes a section where the applicant has to fill in all their bank details. The form states that “the Department recommends…
Psychiatric nurses at Galway University Hospital today have begun industrial action and once again the huge problems that exist in mental health services in this region are been highlighted. It…
It has come to my attention that a consequence of the new high speed Cork to Dublin train service, which was announced by Iranrod Eireann in the past week, is…
The decision of the people of Roscommon South Leitrim to vote No in the same sex marriage referendum was their democratic right, and no amount of sneering on social media…
While I welcome the decision of the Department of Agriculture to extend the deadline for GLAS scheme applications to Tuesday at midnight,t I would much prefer if the deadline was…