There has been a mixed reaction locally to the contents of “Realising our Rural Potential: The Action Plan for Rural Development” which was launched earlier The Action Plan for Rural Development is the first ever whole-of-government strategy aimed at delivering real change for people living and working in rural Ireland. The Plan contains 276 actions
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins the news that the Government is to provide 900 extra resource teachers and an extra €18 million to implement a new model for the allocation of resource teachers to support children with special educational needs “is very positive”. Commenting on the issue Maura Hopkins said, “Minister Bruton has informed me
Fianna Fáil Senator Dr. Keith Swanick has proposed the introduction of a Declaration of Independence Day Bill to formally recognise the meeting of the first Dáil and the Declaration of Independence made on 21st January 1919. Senator Dr. Keith Swanick says that the proposed legislation, which has received very positive feedback from Party members across
The Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar has announced that an 18 extra Rural Social Scheme places have been allocated to Roscommon LEADER Partnership. The announcement will bring the total number of places on Rural Social Scheme administered by Roscommon LEADER Partnership to 167. The Rural Social Scheme provides a supplementary income for low-income farmers
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has given a cautious welcome to yesterday’s news that some patients who are waiting over 18 months for medical procedures are to be treated in private Hospitals. Michael Fitzmaurice said that he proposed that this course of action should be taken almost two years ago and added that “much more needs to
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Widespread confusion over commercial rates valuations could have been avoided if the Valuation Office had explained the new system to business people throughout County Roscommon prior to the delivery of letters last week- that’s according to Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. Commenting on the issue Deputy Murohy said “There was widespread anger, frustration
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Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that a new model for the allocation of Special Education Teaching Resources to both primary and secondary schools will be introduced from September. In a statement released earlier Denis Naughten said that this new model will be a fairer and better way to allocate resources to support children with Special
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the rural renovation home grants to restore properties in small towns and villages as a part of the Governments long term Action Plan for Rural Ireland but added that the proposal needs to be in addition to an action plan on jobs for rural Ireland. Commenting on the
Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the HSE should apologise to the Farming community following an allegation that farm families are leaving elderly relatives in hospital beds rather than sending them to a nursing home in order to protect their inheritance. Commenting on the story, which appeared in today’s Irish Times, Michael Fitzmaurice said “It is
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that the new system for informing business owners of Commercial Rates for properties has caused “confusion, misunderstanding and anger among ratepayers”. Commenting on the issue earlier Michael Fitzmaurice said that there is an onus on Local Authorities to explain the new system to business people. “I have been contacted by
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for action on local flooding issues following commencement of the nex Dáil term in the coming days. Commenting earlier Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “With the new Dail term starting this week it is imperative that the problems that arose last year at Ardmullen, Lough Funshinagh, Athleague, Castleplunkett, Bushfield and Boyle
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The Department of Children and Youth Affairs have confirmed that replacement youth services will be established in the county by the end of this month. The news comes following the withdrawal of funding to Youth Work Ireland, which operated Youth services in Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon town and Ballygar. The Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board and
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Two local TDs have called on the Minister for Transport to ensure that the Rural Routes on the Bus Eireann Expressway service are saved, adding that they are “vital” for rural Ireland. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says “Bus Eireann’s financial position has worsened considerably since Minister Ross took office. However it seems that the
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone to immediately make a statement in relation to the closure of the Phoenix Youth Centre in Ballaghaderreen which is operated by Youth Work Ireland. Deputy Murphy said he was alarmed by the decision of the Department of Children
Following on from yesterday’s briefing on the proposed EPOC at the former Abbeyfield Hotel Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that “opportunities were missed and questions remain to be answered.” On Sunday night Deputy Fitzmaurice submitted 15 questions to the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton, regarding the Centre and the process of