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Bishop of Galway Michael Duignan offers support and solidarity to those in the Diocese who are suffering as a result of Storm Éowyn

Bishop of Galway Michael Duignan has offered his support and solidarity to the people of the Dioceses of Clonfert and Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora who continue to struggle with the effects of Storm Éowyn,
In a social media post, Bishop Duignan said that many people are still without power, water. heat and communication and they may feel invisible and forgotten as life in other parts of county and country returns to normal.
Speaking to Galway Bay FM News, Bishop Duignan stressed that these people and the crews who have worked hard throughout the week should be kept in everyone's thoughts.

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MEP finds it inexplicable that the Irish Government only requested help from the EU yesterday afternoon

Midlands - North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has reacted angrily to confirmation from the European Commissioner for Crisis Management that the Irish Government only requested help at 4pm yesterday despite being offered assistance on Wednesday last.
Commissioner Hadja Lahbib confirmed this in a message to MEP Mullooly last night saying that they had been in contact with the Irish Government since the 22nd of January but it was only yesterday afternoon that Ireland decided to request the activation of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism specifically for a large mobile generator capacity
Speaking last night, Ciaran Mullooly said that urgent action is needed to get generators to maintain water and proper safety standards in half a million homes.

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Midlands-North West MEP Calls for Austrian-inspired approach to housing crisis

Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said that the Irish Government's plan to deliver 300,000 new homes before 2030 has no chance of being delivered unless there is a change in the funding system used here.
MEP Mullooly cited a housing model used in Austria that has been globally recognised which uses the cost rent principle.
Under this model, rents are based on actual construction, maintenance and financing costs rather than market demand.
As a result, it ensures long-term affordability and stability for tenants.
Speaking last night, MEP Mullooly said that using this model will make new homes more affordable throughout the country.

Galway Tour Guides Association President calls for a local voucher scheme for guides

Galway Tour Guides Association President Jim Ward has called for a voucher scheme for its members.
He outlined this plan during a successful and well-attended Annual General Meeting held at the Menlo Park Hotel on Tuesday.
The voucher would allow registered guides to receive complimentary tea or coffee from businesses at no cost to the guide.
Mr Ward told Galway Bay FM News that this scheme is already in place in other parts of the country.

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