Local Political Follow Ups:
- Queried Minister about decision re: zoning in Galway city
- Questioned the Taoiseach on why some local authorities are not able to meet the 12 week deadline to assess new social housing applications
- Asked the Minister about the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant as I have heard that people are having a hard time accessing it
- Followed up on in-person Revenue services
- Requested details on DEIS Gaeltacht scholarships for 2023
Engagements:
- Met with representative from Tesco to discuss challenges facing businesses and how they are getting involved in local communities
- Met with new Sinn Féin members
- Attended live recording of Iris Aniar from Muintearas in honor of Seán Ó Coistealbha
Dáil Work:
- Questions with Minister Donohue
- Raised the issue of some businesses in the West not being able to access support from the TBESS due to their use of LPG alongside my colleague Rose Conway-Walsh
- Published my new SIPO Bill
- Spoke with the Central Bank about interest rates expected for 2023
- Discussed whether companies such as Revolut should have a minimum physical presence in Ireland if operating a banking licence with the Central Bank
- Raised with the Commission on Taxation and Reform the difficulties for SMEs to get funding and the need to ensure they can access credit to support the economy
- Called on Government to scrap the Coillte deal with the British investment fund
Media:
- Radio: Galway Bay FM, Tús Áite, Iris Aniar, Pat Kenny
- Television: The Tonight Show
- Print: Galway Daily, Galway Advertiser, Connacht Tribune, Irish Examiner, Galway Bay FM News