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Barry Cowen’s Vision for Regional Power | Galway News
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- Sep 11, 2026
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Barry Cowen is demanding a radical shift in Ireland’s regional development strategy, urging policymakers to stop chasing grants and instead focus on building the real infrastructure—energy, housing, transport, ports, and planning—that lets regions like the midlands and west actually grow. He argues these areas already have world-class assets: top universities, booming med-tech, and vast renewable energy potential—but they’re stifled by outdated systems and delays. With projects like Galway’s Ring Road stuck in bureaucracy, Cowen calls for bold reforms and direct investment in green manufacturing to unlock their full potential. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c5b514ddea5c1d5d