Since being elected to Dáil Éireann, Dr Martin Daly TD has placed a major focus on Ballinasloe, working closely with local communities, organisations, schools, healthcare services and Government departments to ensure the town receives the attention, investment and representation it deserves.
A key priority has been direct engagement. Dr Daly has met extensively with representative bodies and organisations across the town including the Family Resource Centre, Ballinasloe Social Services, Youthreach, Galway Rural Development/SICAP, the Galway Regional Drugs Task Force, Canal House, local school communities, sporting organisations and community representatives.
Following these engagements, Dr Daly established the Ballinasloe Task Force, bringing together representatives from different sectors to create a coordinated approach to the challenges and opportunities facing the town. A detailed submission has been made directly to Government outlining the key priorities for the town.
Healthcare remains one of Dr Daly’s principal areas of focus, particularly regarding Portiuncula Hospital. Over the past year, Dr Daly has met with consultants, frontline healthcare staff, nurses, management and hospital representatives to discuss ongoing pressures, staffing challenges, patient care and future service development at the hospital. These issues have also been repeatedly raised at Dáil and Committee level. Alongside this work, Dr Daly continues to liaise directly with the HSE and HSE Estates regarding the future of St Brigid’s Hospital.
In terms of education, significant progress has been achieved, with Scoil an Chroí Naofa advancing to tender stage after more than twenty years. DEIS Plus status has also been secured for the school, bringing additional educational supports and resources. Ongoing engagement continues with local schools regarding educational disadvantage, special education supports and future development needs.
Community safety and anti-social behaviour are issues which continue to be raised regularly with Dr Daly. In response, he has met with An Garda Síochána, local stakeholders and Government. The Minister for Justice has also visited the town to discuss community safety concerns and wider social challenges affecting the area. Dr Daly has also continued to support initiatives aimed at improving community safety, youth engagement and social supports across Ballinasloe.
Members of Ballinasloe retired nurse’s group with Dr. Martin Daly on a trip to Leinster House.
Economic development and employment growth remain another key area of focus. Dr Daly is continuing to liaise with the IDA and relevant agencies regarding enterprise initiatives and opportunities for Ballinasloe, with the objective of attracting investment, supporting employment growth and ensuring the town is included in future regional development opportunities.
In addition to strategic work at Government level, Dr Daly maintains a strong local presence through regular constituency clinics held every Monday and Tuesday in Ballinasloe. He provides assistance to individuals and families across a wide range of areas including healthcare, housing, planning, social welfare, pensions, education, farming matters and local authority issues.
Alongside this work, Dr Daly continues to actively support local sporting, cultural and community organisations and has attended numerous local events and initiatives throughout Ballinasloe and the wider area.
Current ongoing work includes:
► Portiuncula Hospital services and maternity care advocacy
► Engagement with consultants, frontline staff and management at Portiuncula Hospital
► Engaging with HSE and HSE Estates regarding St Brigid’s Hospital projects
► Ballinasloe Task Force coordination and stakeholder engagement
► Work relating to anti-social behaviour and community safety
► Engaging with An Garda Síochána and relevant agencies
► IDA and enterprise engagement regarding investment and employment opportunities
► Educational supports, DEIS advocacy and school development projects
► Weekly constituency clinics and community casework.
Dr Daly and his team are always happy to assist where possible and can be contacted on (087) 682 7029 or by email: martin. daly@oireachtas.ie. Appointments can be arranged directly through the office.
