- Urban Regeneration and Development Funding confirmed for Castlebar; - Reactivation and Rejuvenation of Castlebar’s Historic Core (€8.5m); - Castlebar Military Barracks Reuse and Regeneration (€2.5m). Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has welcomed confirmation that €11m in urban regeneration funding has...
- Ballina Arts Centre to receive €50,500; - Linenhall Arts Centre to receive €225,000; - Part of €7.8million fund benefitting 43 centres. Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, received confirmation that two Arts Centres in Mayo will receive funding in excess of...
- Irish Rail CEO confirms planning application for Kilnageer overbridge on-track for submission; - Consent required from local landowners in order to proceed with applications and engagement underway; - Irish Rail aiming to submit planning application by the end of March 2021,...
Majority support calculated grades either by using standardised continuous assessment or an option to sit scaled-down exams Significant concerns around remote learning with 38% having insufficient broadband and 57% finding it a negative experience. Mayo TD Alan Dillon has revealed the key...
- New scheme dedicated to opening-up and creating public spaces dedicated to the arts, culture and festivals; - Support will allow Mayo County Council to adapt, equip or improve public spaces for cultural and events activities; - A capital grant of up...
- New scheme (CBAS) targeting businesses ineligible for Covid Restrictions Support Scheme; - Wholesalers, suppliers, caterers & events companies down 75% or more in turnover expected to benefit; - €10m extra for companies developing and making Personal Protective Equipment used in fight...
The Department of Education with relevant education stakeholders has agreed to initiate a phased return to in-person learning for children in special schools and children in special classes in mainstream schools. Children in special schools to return on 50...
A new series of online planning information leaflets will help put the citizen back into the heart of the planning process, according to Mayo Fine Gael TD, Alan Dillon. Deputy Dillon said “the new leaflets contain practical, accessible information on how the planning...
- Youth funding of €67million announced with €12million allocated for national organisations; - Dedicated funding of €894,011 allocated to Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board; - Four funding categories – Targeted Youth Funding, Youth Information Centres, Local Youth Clubs and...
Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has highlighted the plans by IDA Ireland to make additional investments in drawing greater Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Mayo. The new four-year strategy launched by the IDA commits to delivering an additional...