Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated his thoughts that under-performing managers in the HSE will have to be replaced as part of the solution to the waiting list crisis. Commenting on the issue of waiting lists, which was raised in last night’s edition of Prime Time on RTE 1 Michael Fitzmaurice said that “the HSE is …
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The Revenue Commissioners need to undertake a public awareness campaign to ensure that all those who qualify for the Home Carer Tax Credit are actually aware of it, according to the Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. “A recent survey from taxback.com indicated that almost two thirds of people in Ireland are unaware of …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said farmers throughout Roscommon and Galway are being treated like second class citizens as the delays in the Department of Agriculture making payments under the GLAS and AEOS schemes are totally unacceptable. Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister to intervene to relieve the financial pressure many family farms …
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said the €11.4 million roads funding for County Roscommon falls way short of what is needed to repair the road network in a county which suffered utter devastation in the aftermath of recent flooding. Eugene Murphy raised the issue in the Dáil during this week as part of Private Members …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that a restructuring of Ireland’s National Debt over the long term could help the Government meet the country’s immediate infrastructure requirements. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “Billions would be saved on interest repayments yearly and badly needed infrastructure could be provided with a bond taken out to deal with …
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Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has called for works on the Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore and North Roscommon to be fast-tracked as a matter of urgency following the publication of the EPA Remedial Action List. Commenting on the findings of the report Eugene Murphy said “The four plants which still remain on the RAL are Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore, …
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health and Mental Health Dr. Keith Swanick has called on An Tánaiste and Minister for Justice & Equality Frances Fitzgerald to bring an end to the investment of taxpayer’s money in tobacco companies in organisations under her remit. Speaking in Seanad Éireann yesterday, Dr. Keith Swanick said, “It has been …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says a proposal to increase Carbon Taxes by 50% and other related proposals will unfairly penalise people living in rural areas of the country. Commenting on the proposed changes Michael Fitzmaurice said “Raising carbon taxes by 50% will increase the price of a little of diesel and petrol, the price of a …
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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on the Office of Public Works & Flood Relief Eugene Murphy moved a Bill in the Dáil today which will help address flooding issues along the river Shannon. The Electricity Supply Amendment Bill 2017 removes outdated water level restrictions on ESB regulated lakes along the Shannon. Commenting on the Bill Eugene Murphy …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that the Department of Health has approved a replacement post for a child psychologist for County Roscommon. Eugene Murphy has been working on the issue over the past month and raised it with the Minister of State Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy at today’s (Tuesday) Dáil sitting. …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has urged the Roscommon Galway Education and Training Board to re-open the Phoenix Youth Centre in Ballaghaderreen “without delay”. Commenting on the meeting held with Oireachtas Representatives and officials from Roscommon Galway Education and Training Board last Friday, Senator Maura Hopkins says “it is extremely positive that active negotiations are taking place …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that a six month long needs assessment conducted by the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board, to determine how Government funding can be invested to provide a service for the youth of the region, will begin shortly . Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “At a meeting last …
Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed applications are now open for Phase 2 of Music Generation, a pioneering non-mainstream music education programme that creates access to high-quality, subsidised vocal and instrumental tuition for children and young people in their own locality. A total of €3m in funding is available from philanthropic investment by U2 and The …
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The recruitment of a child psychologist for County Roscommon is to be treated as a priority by the HSE, local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed. Minister Denis Naughten had sought approval of the post to address the growing waiting list of children in the county who are unable to access child psychology services. “The vacant …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the confirmation that the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board will be providing a range of youth services on an interim basis. Earlier this month is was confirmed that funding had been withdrawn from Youth Work Ireland for a number of projects across Roscommon/East Galway. Eugene Murphy …
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