IDA plans for Mayo
Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has highlighted the plans by IDA Ireland to make additional inve...
16/01/2021
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...
16/01/2021
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...
08/01/2021
Additional Accommodation for Mountpleasant NS
– Funding approved under Additional Accommodation Scheme 2021; – One of the first primar...
05/01/2021
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...
27/12/2020
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...
11/12/2020
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...
10/12/2020
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...
08/12/2020
Vaccination Plan for COVID-19 Published
Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has today welcomed the publication of the Minister for Health, Stephen...
08/12/2020
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...
07/12/2020
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...
07/12/2020
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...
30/11/2020
Dillon – SDZ at IWAK is Crucial
Dillon – SDZ at IWAK is Crucial Deputy Alan Dillon, Fine Gael spokesperson on Tourism and Sport ha...
27/11/2020
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 ...
26/11/2020
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...
23/11/2020
€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 ...
20/11/2020
Accident waiting to happen – Deputy Dillon
Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has highlighted to Minister of State Hildergarde Naughton, who has res...
18/11/2020
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...
18/11/2020
€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...
18/11/2020
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...
10/11/2020
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...
09/11/2020
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...
09/11/2020
€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 ...
02/11/2020
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...
28/10/2020
Ballyhaunis Community School benefit from funding for integration projects
Ballyhaunis Community School in Mayo will benefit from funding to support integration projects durin...
28/10/2020
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...
20/10/2020
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...
16/10/2020
Dillon challenges maternity restrictions in hospitals
MAYO Fine Gael Deputy Alan Dillon has put down a Parliamentary Question to ask Minister for Health S...
13/10/2020
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...
12/10/2020
€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...
11/10/2020
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...
09/10/2020
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...
07/10/2020
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...
07/10/2020
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...
07/10/2020
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...
05/10/2020
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 ...
30/09/2020
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,...
28/09/2020
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...
28/09/2020
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 ...
25/09/2020
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...
24/09/2020
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...
23/09/2020
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...
15/09/2020
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...
11/09/2020
€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 ...
10/09/2020
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...
28/08/2020
Time for clarity required by Mayo publicans – Deputy Dillon
Mayo publicans in dire plight as the majority now require significant Govt. support; H...
21/08/2020
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...
21/08/2020
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...
10/08/2020
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...
06/08/2020
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...
05/08/2020
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...
04/08/2020
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 ...
29/07/2020
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...
23/07/2020
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...
04/06/2020
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...
14/04/2020
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...
09/04/2020
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 ...
09/04/2020
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...
09/04/2020
Deputy Dillon: “Fourth seat, a battle to the end”
Alan Dillon, Fine Gael elected to the 33rd Dail on February 10th 2020....
10/02/2020
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...
09/02/2020
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...
03/02/2020
Topics for Elections | Social Housing
We will deliver 60,000 social houses over the next five years. With Fine Gael in Government, 2020 wi...
02/02/2020
Topics For Elections | Climate Action
The Fine Gael plan will deliver warmer homes, cleaner air and a more sustainable economy. Top Lines ...
01/02/2020
Topics For Elections | Protecting Farmers’ Interests
Protecting farmers’ interests at core of Fine Gael’s agriculture plans. Fine Gael is the only pa...
31/01/2020
Topics For Elections | Economic Plan
Over the last couple of years growth has returned to our economy. Economic progress is vital – it ...
31/01/2020
Topics For Elections | Backing Rural Ireland
Fine Gael will continue to back rural Ireland by creating high quality local jobs, revitalising our ...
30/01/2020
Topics for Elections | Minimum Wage Increase
In response to public comments regarding the current advertising campaign about the minimum wage inc...
30/01/2020
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...
29/01/2020
Topics for Elections | Pensions
The Government is committed to ensuring all pensioners have a comfortable retirement. To guarantee t...
28/01/2020
Topics for Elections | Leader’s Debate 10 Takeaways
Here are the top 10 takeaways from the Leader's Debate....
28/01/2020
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...
24/01/2020
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...
23/01/2020
Submission of Nomination Papers at Castlebar Court House
Yesterday I submitted his nomination papers to Returning Officer, Fintan Murphy, as I vie to replace...
23/01/2020
Dillon Welcomes Major Health Package for Children
· Extension of free GP care to all under 18s by 2025; · Removing hosp...
20/01/2020
Ballyheane National School to Receive €276k
Dillon welcomes €276k for Ballyheane National School under Additional Accommodation Scheme Fine Ga...
20/01/2020
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...
18/01/2020
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...
16/01/2020
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...
16/01/2020
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...
14/01/2020
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...
13/01/2020
Election 2020 Campaign Launch
For two years, since being selected as a candidate for Fine Gael, I’ve been speaking to local peop...
10/01/2020
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...
08/01/2020
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...
07/01/2020
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...
06/01/2020
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...
11/12/2019
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...
11/12/2019
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...
02/12/2019
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...
22/11/2019
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 ...
21/11/2019
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...
23/10/2019
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...
15/10/2019
€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...
08/10/2019
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...
29/09/2019
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...
21/08/2019
Turlough broadband and mobile reception issues raised
Dillon raises Turlough broadband and mobile reception issues with Communications Minister Fine Gael ...
09/04/2019
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