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Minister Katherine Zappone to visit Roscommon this afternoon

The Minister for Children & Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone will visit three projects in County Roscommon this afternoon. Her visit will begin at the Cuan Bhride Childcare Centre, Fourmilehouse, at 3.30pm where she will meet staff and children. The visit coincides with this morning’s announcement by Minister Zappone that from today grants of up to …

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Alexion expansion in Monksland to create 50 jobs

Alexion Pharmaceuticals has announced an additional €100 million investment in an expansion of its Monksland operations which will result in the creation of 50 additional jobs bringing total employment at the facility to greater than 100 people. The investment will see the construction of a new biologics manufacturing facility at the site. “Alexion is delighted …

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Eugene Murphy calls for action on ‘death trap’ at Scramogue Cross

Eugene Murphy TD has called for urgent action in relation to a dangerous visibility issue at Scramogue Cross following another accident at the location last week. Fianna Fail TD for Roscommon/ Galway and local area Cllr Joe Murphy have highlighted the ongoing problems at Scramogue Cross as they say it is a “death trap” which …

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