Galway Parents to Benefit from a Further Reduction of 25% to the Average Cost of Childcare Delivered by the Green Party Along with a Commitment to Implementing a Public System

From Monday 2nd September childcare costs will be reduced by a further 25%.  That is a 50% reduction since January last year.  Next Monday’s subsidy increase will result in total cost reductions of up to €96.30 weekly, or over €5,000 annually, for each child. Speaking at the announcement Green Party Senator…

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What Should Galway Learn from Dublin’s City Centre Transport Plan

There was high drama in Dublin Council in the course of the past few months in a will-they-won’t-they game of chicken  on the plans to put bus gates on Dublin’s north and south quays. Dublin City Council with support of the elected councillors agreed to prioritise buses on certain sections…

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PR Senator Pauline O’Reilly advocates for a Common Application System for Secondary Schools

As September approaches many parents still struggle to find a place for their child in a secondary school. Other parents have secured a place far from their home and have to make transport plans that can lead to a difficult commute. One thing that contributes to the anxiety is the…

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Galway awarded funding totalling €3.8 million under the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme 

Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly has today welcomed the funding of €3.8 million under the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme.  The funding will be used to renovate the existing Nun’s Island Theatre and completely refurbish the Church House to the rear linking the buildings into a new multi-purpose creative…

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