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Renewed call for second access point for Roscam estates

There's a renewed call for a second access point for housing estates in Roscam.
Councillor Alan Cheevers says it's vital that a second point is put in place, despite the reopening of the existing junction this week.
The junction was restored to its original width after a public peititon from residents.
Councillor Cheevers says 750 properties in four estates need this second access

Councillors to vote on leasing Ballinasloe land for modular homes for Ukrainian refugees

County Councillors are to vote on Monday on leasing land in Ballinasloe for modular homes for Ukrainian refugees. 
The land at Poolboy was originally earmarked for 92 homes - but following discussions with local councillors this has been revised downwards. 
There would now be 64 two-bedroom modular homes, each for a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. 
But a majority vote from all 39 councillors on Monday is needed for the project to move forward. 
Ballinasloe Cathaoirleach, Councillor Declan Geraghty, says local councillors are in full agreement on the issue. 

20 Moycullen families still without school bus service after route ”abandoned” one week into term

20 families in Moycullen and Roscahill still have no school bus service, after a route was "abandoned" in September, one week into the school term. 
The service in question brought students to the Educate Together National School in Newcastle. 
Senator Pauline O' Reilly told the Seanad it's causing serious hardship for affected families, and it also means more unnecessary cars on the road. 
She was informed that the service isn't actually cancelled, but a bus driver can't be found to operate the route. 
And Senator O' Reilly was less than thrilled to hear that there'll be no major changes to the school transport scheme until a long-awaited review is published. 

Playground in Tuam to remain closed due to Mother and Baby Home excavations

Claregalway to host Decade of Commemorations closing event

An Bord Pleanala turns down major development in Athenry including housing and Lidl

Extra Garda to start in Headford on December 19

Corofin residents seek measures to tackle highs speeds on road into village

Dáil hears serious concerns over secondary school capacity in Athenry

Catherine Connolly slams absence of Housing Minister at Dáil debates on housing crisis