Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Housing Minister will visit a social housing construction project in the city today.
Minister Simon Coveney is in Galway this afternoon as part of the government’s ‘Rebuilding Ireland’ roadshow.
This morning, he addressed a meeting of the County Council executive and SPC chairs on the government’s action plan to deal with housing and homelessness.
As part of his visit, Minister Coveney will open Threshold’s new Tenancy Protection Service office at Prospect Hill at 2.30 this afternoon.
The minister will also visit a social housing construction project in Roscam.
40 houses are being delivered by Clúid and Tuath- these will provide homes for people on the city waiting list.
Meanwhile, the Social Protection Minister is also in the city, where he’s visiting the South Galway MABS office at Quay Street.
The Money Advice and Budgeting Service helps people to manage their funds, and also provides assistance and support to people in debt or mortgage arrears.
Communications Minister Denis Naughten also visited Galway today – he addresses a Boost your business event at Wellpark, aimed at getting Galway businesses online.
He says all businesses, big and small, can benefit from an online presence.