€50m support package for Live Performance Sector

In response to the introduction of new restrictions on live performance capacities, a new suite of G...

€50million Tourism Business Continuity Programme to help sustain tourism businesses in 2022

  New €50million Tourism Business Continuity Programme to assist tourism businesses recover i...

Over €1.85m in funding to primary and post-primary schools in Mayo, under Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has this morning warmly welcomed over €1.85m in grant funding to schools ...

€504,750 in funding for Knock Airport

Mayo TD Alan Dillon today welcomes news that that Government has agreed an additional €1.6 million...

Castlebar confirmed to become a University Town and Mayo a University County in 2022 – Dillon

  – Designation of Technological University for West and North-West to be confirmed today...

Dillon confirms progress on €2.75million Ballina Quay Regeneration Project

  – Tender for Design Team Consultancy currently underway and to be awarded in coming wee...

Dillon welcomes outdoor activity funding for Mayo

  – €75,979 allocated to four outdoor projects around County Mayo; – Funding of �...

Dillon welcomes commencement of procurement process for ED at Mayo University Hospital

– Procurement process likely to be completed in November 2021 with design team appointed by en...

💶 BUDGET 2022 💶

Breakdown of today’s budget. Full details of Budget 2022 at the link below: 💶+ €5 in...

Financial and Mental health supports to aid Mayo third-level students – Dillon

Funding of €17.2 million in the Student Hardship Fund and an additional €5 million for wellbeing...

Dillon calls for student accommodation to feature in County Development Plan

– Department of Housing circular issued last Friday night to the Local Authority Chief Executi...

Over €160k for Stability funding for community and voluntary groups in Mayo -Dillon

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has today welcomed funding of over €160k to three Mayo community services...

Up to €6.4million in Government funding through SEAI for 15 energy projects in Mayo – Dillon

– Mayo punching above its weight in SEAI Community Energy Upgrades approvals for 2021; –...

Over €200k in funding to transform Castlebar & Claremorris Market Square Outdoor Dining facilities – Dillon

2 locations to be developed under the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme Permanent weatherproof struc...

Business Resumption Support Scheme (BRSS) open for registration – DILLON

Business Resumption Support Scheme (or BRSS) is now open for registration on Revenue Online Service�...

€588,583 for 9 projects in Mayo through LEADER programme

@mescanbrew Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed the approval of €588,583 in funding for 9 b...

€289,060 for Safety Measures and Recreational Areas in Mayo under 2021 CLÁR Progra

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has announced that Mayo Community Groups and Schools are set to receive €...

Progress on Rail Freight between Ballina & Dublin – Dillon

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has today confirmed progress has been made with the resumption of five serv...

Dillon welcomes Community Enhancement Program funding of €145,203

– Minister Humphreys announces successful projects under 2021 Community Enhancement Programme;...

Dillon welcomes funding of €474,761 for Sports Equipment

– €16.6million provided for Sports Equipment under the Sports Capital & Equipment Progra...

Mayo Hubs to receive over €300k in funding under the Connected Hubs Scheme

5 remote working projects across Mayo to benefit Grants ranging from €10,000 to €250,000 for exi...

Dillon welcomes confirmation of ‘make ready’ build works commencing in Mayo

– ‘Make Ready’ works around Castlebar and Ballina pave the way for the next stage of deplo...

Dillon welcomes extension of Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme

– Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme extended until the end of December 2021; – Resul...

‘SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL’ PROJECTS TO PROGRESS IN MAYO SCHOOLS

Seven Mayo schools have today been notified that they have been selected for inclusion in the first ...

Dillon receives confirmation on increased sailings for Clare Island ferry service

– Clare Island set to receive minimum of four return ferry sailings daily in a doubling from t...

Dillon welcomes Fáilte Ireland funding of €20.2 million for Westport House

  – Fáilte Ireland funding of €20.2 million allocated to Westport House Estate & G...

Dillon welcomes announcement of new student rental protections

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed the announcement from Minister for Higher Education, Simon Har...

Dillon welcomes approval of N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Road Project

– N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Road Project approved at Cabinet today (Wed, 9th June); ̵...

Dillon presses for Cabinet approval on €200m N5 upgrade 

Mayo TD Alan Dillon has pressed the Government for Cabinet approval on the construction of the N5 up...

Economic Recovery Plan guarantees extension of 9% tourism VAT rate for businesses in Mayo – Dillon

The Economic Recovery Plan launched by Government today sets out a range of supports and investment ...

Launch of National Connected Hubs Network  – Dillon

Ireland’s first ever digital hub network now live via ConnectedHubs.ie Network to make remote work...

Commencement of Balancing Payments of 15% under Sheep Welfare Scheme -Dillon

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon, has today welcomed the commencement of the 15% balancing payments to all e...

Dillon welcomes funding of €516,110 for Additional Outdoor Infrastructure

– 11 projects in Mayo to benefit from Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund; – Funding ...

Return of the Tidy Towns competition will be a boost to communities in County Mayo – Dillon

26 Tidy Towns groups in Mayo awarded funding The return of the Supervalu Tidy Towns Competition will...

Achill Water Supply Scheme Summer Contingency Plan – Dillon

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed additional funding secured and further developments in re...

Investment of €2.6m. confirmed for new Castlebar Regional Training Centre

Castlebar Regional Training Centre (CRTC) has been successful in an application for funding for a st...

New Summer Education Programme for 2021 is good news for students with special educational needs in County Mayo- Dillon

The announcement of a new enhanced Summer Programme for students with special educational needs and ...

The Competitive Start Fund could create the next start-up success story in County Mayo

The Competitive Start Fund could create the next start-up success story in County Mayo and ambitious...

Dillon welcomes community-led consensus building on Breaffy speed limits

Breaffy Community Council deliberated on two options from speed limit feasibility report on N60 at B...

Mayo businesses should apply for new round of Online Retail Scheme

Mayo businesses should apply for funding under the new round of the Online Retail Scheme,  Fine Gae...

€626,250 for 8 Mayo Piers and Harbours

Funding has been announced for eight piers and harbours in Mayo under a multi-million capital invest...

Covid-19 pop-up and walk-in testing centers to open in Mayo

Mayo TD Alan Dillon has confirmed Covid-19 testing facilities will be enhanced in Mayo this coming w...

Maternity Restriction Ease at MUH

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed news today that Covid-19 HSE maternity restrictions are t...

€15 million ‘Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund- Dillon

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon, spokesperson on Tourism and Sport has welcomed the announcement of a new �...

Mayo goes purple to highlight the prevalence of domestic violence across Ireland – Dillon

Today, Friday April 23rd wear a little purple to show solidarity with victims of domestic violence a...

Extension for St. Anthony’s Special School, Castlebar – Deputy Dillon

Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon, has welcomed confirmation of the proposed extension for St. Anthony’s S...

Dillon insists Churches are safer than Supermarkets

Deputy Alan Dillon has welcomed party leaders in Government issuing a letter of reassurance to the r...

Dillon welcomes funding of €2.18 million for Knock Airport

– Ireland West Airport Knock to receive capital allocation of €2.18million; – Funding ...

€8.2m Rural Regeneration Fund (RRDF) for Westport

Mayo Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon has this morning welcomed funding of €8.2m under the Rural Regenera...

Dillon welcomes new funding scheme to support Employment, Education and Training for People with Disabilities  

  Minister Humphreys announces new €5m Fund on Closing Day of 2021 Social Inclusion Forum Gra...

Additional accommodation approved for 3 Mayo secondary schools

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has welcomed the approval of funding for St. Tiernan’s in Cros...

€25m Live Performance Support Scheme 2021 is now open for applications

Further to the recently announced €50m suite of measures to support the live entertainment sector,...

Dillon welcomes €11m Urban Regeneration funding for Castlebar

– Urban Regeneration and Development Funding confirmed for Castlebar; – Reactivation and...

€275,500 in Arts Council funding for Mayo Art Centres – Dillon

– Ballina Arts Centre to receive €50,500; – Linenhall Arts Centre to receive €225,00...

Irish Rail on track to submit planning application for Kilnageer overbridge

– Irish Rail CEO confirms planning application for Kilnageer overbridge on-track for submissio...

TD reveals key findings of Leaving Certificate survey in Mayo

Majority support calculated grades either by using standardised continuous assessment or an option t...

Dillon welcomes funding of up to €250,000 for Mayo under Outdoor Public Space Scheme

– New scheme dedicated to opening-up and creating public spaces dedicated to the arts, culture...

Dillon Welcomes Additional €160million Boost To Covid Business Grants

– New scheme (CBAS) targeting businesses ineligible for Covid Restrictions Support Scheme; ...

Plan agreed for return to in-school learning for children with special educational needs at primary level

The Department of Education with relevant education stakeholders has agreed to initiate a phased ret...

New online leaflets will help Mayo people get back into the heart of the planning process  

A new series of online planning information leaflets will help put the citizen back into the heart o...

– Youth funding of €67million announced with €12million allocated for national organisatio...

IDA plans for Mayo

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has highlighted the plans by IDA Ireland to make additional inve...

Special Education classroom approved for Derrywash NS

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has welcomed approval from the Department of Education of a Spec...

Mayo communities receive €780k from Town and Village renewal scheme

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has described the €780,000 investment announced today as a “signi...

Additional Accommodation for Mountpleasant NS

– Funding approved under Additional Accommodation Scheme 2021; – One of the first primar...

25 Mayo Nursing Homes prioritized in HSE Plan for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed plans by the HSE to being vaccination of nursing home res...

29 Mayo Organisations receive funding under the COVID-19 Stability Fund

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon today welcomed funding for 29 Mayo Community and Voluntary Organisations, C...

61 Mayo Primary Schools get Acceleration of National Broadband Plan  

The acceleration the National Broadband Plan (NBP) connecting 61 schools in Mayo to broadband by the...

Sport Ireland Funding Boost for Mayo Swimming Pool Operators

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed  €96,222 funding relief for swimming pool operators wi...

Vaccination Plan for COVID-19 Published

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has today welcomed the publication of the Minister for Health, Stephen...

Deputy Dillon welcomes €721,205 for Mayo Primary Schools Summer Works Scheme for 2021

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed the approval of 9 projects to be delivered under the 2021...

Dillon calls for family members to attend All Ireland Finals

Mayo TD Alan Dillon has called for Government to work with the Return to Sports Expert Group and t...

Schools in Mayo receive €1.58m to support ICT infrastructure

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has warmly welcomed news that Mayo school will receive 1.58m grants to...

Dillon – SDZ at IWAK is Crucial

Dillon – SDZ at IWAK is Crucial Deputy Alan Dillon, Fine Gael spokesperson on Tourism and Sport ha...

12 New Classroom Primary School Building with Special Needs Unit for Scoil Naomh Bríd, Ballina 

Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon, has welcomed confirmation that the major new development for Scoil Naomh ...

Mayo businesses should apply for new Brexit loan as transition period nears an end – Dillon

Small businesses in County Mayo should apply for a new loan to help them prepare for Britain’s exi...

€160,628 awarded to 3 Local Enterprise Centres in Mayo

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon today announced €160,628 in grants for 3 Enterprise Centres in Mayo ...

Accident waiting to happen – Deputy Dillon

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has highlighted to Minister of State Hildergarde Naughton, who has res...

1,289 Mayo farmers to receive support under the new Beef Finisher Payment – Dillon

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon welcomes the announcement of payment to 1289 Mayo Farmers under the 2020 Be...

€1.8m Sheep Welfare Scheme for Mayo Farmers – Dillon

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon, today welcomed the commencement of advance payments under year four o...

Additional funding package for Ireland West Airport Knock – Dillon

Mayo TD Alan Dillon Fine Gael spokesperson on Tourism and Sport today welcomes news that that Govern...

5 Retailers in Mayo to benefit from the Online Retail Scheme – Dillon

Deputy Alan Dillon announced today that retailers in Mayo are set to benefit from a €5.3 million G...

Dillon announces €5.1m boost for Mayo’s Great Western Greenway

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has confirmed the allocation of a further €5.1 million to Mayo Count...

€88,850 funding for Local Sports Partnership and Participation Sports Innovation Projects throughout Mayo

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon today welcomes funding for Local Sports Partnership and Participation ...

Deputy Dillon – Welcomes plan to help people get back to work

Mayo TD Alan Dillon has welcomed plans by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, I...

Ballyhaunis Community School benefit from funding for integration projects

Ballyhaunis Community School in Mayo will benefit from funding to support integration projects durin...

Dillon- Businesses offering click & collect service can remain open

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon is urging local businesses to introduce a click and collect system using th...

Businesses in Mayo should apply for the extended Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme – Dillon

Businesses in Mayo should apply for the Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme which is now being ext...

Dillon challenges maternity restrictions in hospitals

MAYO Fine Gael Deputy Alan Dillon has put down a Parliamentary Question to ask Minister for Health S...

4 Mayo Towns and 2 Villages to benefit from €195,000 under the COVID-19 adaptations funding

FUNDING of €195,000 has been allocated in total to six projects in Mayo under the Town and Village...

€2m Major Expansion for St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Castlebar

On Friday, I was thrilled to attend St Joseph’s College Castlebar to review its major school expan...

Additional accommodation for St. Patrick’s NS in Cornanool, Castlebar – Deputy Dillon

Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon, is pleased to announce approved funding for St. Patrick’s National Scho...

Enhanced supports must be delivered during Level 3 Restrictions – Dillon.

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon expressed his disappointment that despite the immense public health ad...

Dillon appalled at decision to close GMIT Mayo business department

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has called on Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris t...

56,000 over 70’s to benefit from medical card changes – Dillon

The decision by Cabinet to approve an increased qualifying threshold for medical cards for those ove...

Voluntary groups and charities in Mayo to benefit €227,726 from funding in response to Covid-19 – Deputy Dillo

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon today welcomed funding of €227,726 for Voluntary groups, charities a...

New Garda Unit in Mayo to help tackle domestic, sexual and gender based violence

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon today welcomed the establishment of a new Garda Divisional Protective ...

Dillon welcomes launch of new National Training Programme for Special Needs Assistants

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon today welcomed news from Minister for Special Education and Inclusion,...

Mortgage payment break for local authority home loan borrowers will be extended by a further three months – Dillon

The mortgage payment break already in place for local authority home loan borrowers will be extended...

Community organisations in Mayo to benefit from €147,100 Dormant Accounts funding – Deputy Dillon

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon confirms that Community organisations in Mayo will receive funding to ...

Western Rail Corridor under Independent Review – Deputy Dillon

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon stressed the importance of connectivity between towns and cities and t...

Temporary modular unit for MUH to be onsite in early November – Deputy Dillon

Feasibility study in relation to the development of 50 bedded ward block at MUH; Refurbishment progr...

All you need to know about Level 2 Covid restrictions which apply to Mayo

At Level 2, the majority of areas of economy and society, for example schools, restaurants, pubs and...

Mayo to receive funding of €152,496 for 5 essential projects in response to Covid-19

County Mayo will receive funding of €152,496 for projects under the second round of the enhanced T...

€222,963 granted to improve housing conditions for older people and people with disabilities in Mayo

Mayo is to receive state funding of €222,963 to improve housing stock for older people and people ...

Dillon welcomes €1,067,000 for capital works and equipment in higher education institutions

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon today welcomes the allocation of €1,067,000 for capital works and eq...

Time for clarity required by Mayo publicans – Deputy Dillon

    Mayo publicans in dire plight as the majority now require significant Govt. support; H...

New Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme will support businesses in Mayo to expand their online presence

Successful applicants will receive grants of up to €40k  A new Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme will...

Restart Grant Plus will help more Mayo Businesses to Re-Open – Dillon

Deputy Dillon encourages businesses to apply for the expanded scheme. The Restart Grant Plus, launch...

Significant expansion of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will benefit many more families in Mayo – Dillon

Fine Gael Deputy Alan Dillon has welcomed a significant expansion of the Back to School Clothing and...

DILLON welcomes launch of HSE Web Portal outlining the reopening of Mayo disability day services

  Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon today welcomes Minister for Disability Anne Rabbitte TD publica...

4 Mayo communities to receive funding under Town & Village Covid-19 Support Scheme

Four communities in Mayo are to share funding of almost €114,325 under the Government’s Town...

DILLON – Greenway project from Westport via Castlebar to Ballina secures €95,000 funding

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has welcomed the announcement of €95,000 funding for the Interurban ...

Dillon puts pressure on Minister for Crossmolina Flood Relief Commencement

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has written to the Minister for the OPW Patrick O’Donovan TD to expr...

Deputy Dillon calls for water conversation in Mayo as demand soars and drought conditions prevail

Alan Dillon TD has called for the public to conserve water in Mayo, being mindful and considerate in...

Major Expansion of Supports Announced for Businesses during COVID-19 Emergency

A major expansion of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19 will be of huge benefit to Mayo du...

Dillon highlights urgent financial aid to help communities impacted by COVID-19

Deputy Dillon calls for immediate response fund be put in place for community organisations, volunta...

EU and Gov measures must protect farm incomes – Deputy Dillon 

Alan Dillon has called for immediate measures to be put in place at both EU and Government level to ...

COVID-19 Befriending Phone-Call Initiative Launched in Mayo

As part of measures to support older people during COVID-19, a new befriending phone-call initiative...

Deputy Dillon: “Fourth seat, a battle to the end”

Alan Dillon, Fine Gael elected to the 33rd Dail on February 10th 2020....

Daily Canvass Tracker | Mayo Matters from the Doorsteps

Why vote for me?   I’m going canvassing, and you can keep up to date This is my first ele...

Dillon Calls for Full-Time Animal Welfare Inspector for Mayo

PRESS RELEASE Fine Gael General Election candidate for Mayo, Alan Dillon has called for the appointm...

Topics for Elections | Social Housing

We will deliver 60,000 social houses over the next five years. With Fine Gael in Government, 2020 wi...

Topics For Elections | Climate Action

The Fine Gael plan will deliver warmer homes, cleaner air and a more sustainable economy. Top Lines ...

Topics For Elections | Protecting Farmers’ Interests

Protecting farmers’ interests at core of Fine Gael’s agriculture plans. Fine Gael is the only pa...

Topics For Elections | Economic Plan

Over the last couple of years growth has returned to our economy. Economic progress is vital – it ...

Topics For Elections | Backing Rural Ireland

Fine Gael will continue to back rural Ireland by creating high quality local jobs, revitalising our ...

Topics for Elections | Minimum Wage Increase

In response to public comments regarding the current advertising campaign about the minimum wage inc...

Potential for 5000 Jobs with Ireland West Knock Strategic Development Zone

PRESS RELEASE Alan Dillon will focus on continued development of Knock airport if elected to the Dá...

Topics for Elections | Pensions

The Government is committed to ensuring all pensioners have a comfortable retirement. To guarantee t...

Topics for Elections | Leader’s Debate 10 Takeaways

Here are the top 10 takeaways from the Leader's Debate....

Digital Hubs for Mayo will Promote Remote Working

A Digital Hub for Castlebar would act as a catalyst for remote working and attract new businesses to...

Dillon puts forward “Bring Them Home” to Mayo campaign

Fine Gael General Election candidate for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has called for a campaign encouraging pe...

Submission of Nomination Papers at Castlebar Court House

Yesterday I submitted his nomination papers to Returning Officer, Fintan Murphy, as I vie to replace...

Dillon Welcomes Major Health Package for Children

  ·       Extension of free GP care to all under 18s by 2025; ·       Removing hosp...

Ballyheane National School to Receive €276k

Dillon welcomes €276k for Ballyheane National School under Additional Accommodation Scheme Fine Ga...

Dillon highlights unacceptable sewage leak entering Castlebar’s Saleen Lake  

Sewage leak from manhole in housing estate on Castlebar; Runoff entering nearby Saleen Lake, which f...

Over 13,500 People in Mayo Benefit from FREE GP Care

PRESS RELEASE 13,526 people in Mayo can now visit the GP free of charge as a result of health re...

Can I Vote in the General Election? What You Need To Know

Once a General Election is called, often the first question people ask is: “Am I eligible to v...

New Government grant for Mayo schools to spend on ICT infrastructure

Schools in Mayo are set to receive significant grants to spend on ICT infrastructure, a Fine Gael Ge...

Kenny Backs Dillon with No 1 Vote

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD has urged voters who gave him their No 1 vote in previous elections t...

Election 2020 Campaign Launch

For two years, since being selected as a candidate for Fine Gael, I’ve been speaking to local peop...

20% increase in people employed in Enterprise Ireland jobs in Mayo

The latest data from Enterprise Ireland shows that 5,037 people in Mayo are employed in Enterprise I...

Department of Social Protection Budget 2020 measures coming into effect this week

The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, T.D., today announced tha...

Incentivise vacant private property owners for new homes outside Dublin – Carey

People who own vacant private properties in rural towns need a tax incentive to bring them back into...

Institutes of Technology to receive €10M funding in capital grants

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and the Minister of State for Higher Education...

New National Childcare Scheme means Mayo families receive subsidies quickly

Just three weeks after applications to the National Childcare Scheme opened online, a total of 132 a...

New Government funding to support community mental health initiatives in Mayo

Sports and community organisations in Mayo are set to benefit from new Government funding for commun...

Over 3000 jobs created since 2016 in Mayo

3,172 jobs have been created in Mayo since 2016 under Fine Gael, General Election candidate Alan Dil...

Dillon urges people to check the Register of Electors

Fine Gael General Election candidate for Mayo, Alan Dillon is urging people to check the Register ...

Farmers in Mayo receive €45m under advance payment of the Basic Payment Scheme

Some 10,118 farmers in Mayo have received a total of €45 million through advance payments of the B...

Mayo region needs to capitalise on €241m Investment for N5 Westport to Turlough Road Project

Alan Dillon has expressed his delight with the news that the Cabinet has given the green light today...

€2bn funding will see improved transport, more gardaí, teachers and farming supports in Mayo

Budget 2020 will see nearly €2bn in funding for rural Ireland which will secure improved transport...

Three businesses in Mayo awarded funding to strengthen their online offering

Three businesses in Mayo have been awarded funding under Online Retail Scheme to help strengthen the...

Mayo Science and Technology Festival secures €26,500 Government funding

Mayo Science and Technology Festival has secured €26,500 funding from the Government, Fine Gael ge...

Turlough broadband and mobile reception issues raised

Dillon raises Turlough broadband and mobile reception issues with Communications Minister Fine Gael ...