Month: April 2017

Roscommon Galway Election Results Enda Kenny ECMI Group Water Schemes Orkambi Tax Relief on Health Insurance Citizens Assembly Vacant Property Scheme Valuation Services Action Plan for Rural Development CLÁR Funding Michael Fitzmaurice Denis Naughten Leaving Cert Roscommon Mental Health Insurance Premiums diesel prices PAYE rebate budget Affordable Childcare Scheme Athlone Boundary Joan Burke Finian McGrath

Michael Fitzmaurice TD blasts proposals to scrap Tax Relief on Health Insurance

Current Affairs

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has blasted a proposal by the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare which would see Tax Relief on Health Insurance scrapped. Commenting on the news Michael Fitzmaurice said that it “beggars belief and it will lead to an average increase of €600 on every existing health insurance policy. Given the …

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Minister Denis Naughten confirms €90,000 allocation for Ballymurray flood works

Current Affairs

Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that Roscommon County Council has been allocated an additional €90,0000 for flood relief works at Ballymurray. Welcoming the news Minister Denis Naughten said “The funding for minor flood mitigation at Ballymurray, Roscommon will see works carried out to pipe flood waters away and clean a drain which runs into …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Jack Caulfield RIP, late of Ballinagare

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Tuesday April 4th, peacefully, at Fearna Manor Nursing Home, Castlerea. Jack Caulfield RIP, late of Ballinagare. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen. Deeply mourned by his loving son John, daughter Eleanor, brother J.T. (UK), sister Bridie Morahan (UK), grandchildren Rebecca, Jack and Lilly-Anna, daughter-in-law Joanne, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements. Jack …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Frank Dunne and Alexandra Macklin Dunne RIP

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Friday 31st March, following a tragic accident. Frank Dunne and Alexandra Macklin Dunne RIP. Late of Munich, Germany and formerly of Newcastle-under-Lyme, England and, Malahide, Dublin and Roscommon. Frank is predeceased by his father Donie, Alex is predeceased by her mother Julia. They will be very sadly missed by Frank’s parents Jassie and Sean McNeela …

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Dolores Flynn

Dolores Flynn retires from Roscommon VEC & Galway Roscommon ETB

News

A retirement function was recently held for Dolores Flynn in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon to mark her distinguished career with Roscommon VEC and Galway Roscommon ETB. A large number of past and present colleagues attended the function and a number of presentations were made. Dolores Flynn commenced her public service career just directly out of her …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD early pay restoration will impact Local Authority services

Current Affairs

“A disgraceful stunt being pulled by the Government” is what Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called the decision to force County Councils to find the cost of early pay restoration within their own funds this year. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice says he believes it is certain to lead to severe cuts in many local …

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Denis Naughten energy efficiency upgrades

Minister Denis Naughten announces major energy efficiency upgrade scheme

Current Affairs

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment Denis Naughten has today announced a new multi-annual scheme to provide financial support to people who want to upgrade their homes to an ‘A’ rating on the Building Energy Rating (BER) scale. The allocation of €5 million to the scheme this year will fund major energy efficiency …

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