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Minister Denis Naughten confirms new model for special education resources

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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Eugene Murphy TD – Rural Home renovation Grants welcomed, action needed on rural job creation

Current Affairs

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

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – HSE owe Farmers an apology over Fair Deal accusation

Current Affairs

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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Commercial Rates system causing confusion – Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Business, Current Affairs

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 – “Flooding problems must be addressed in new Dail term”

Current Affairs

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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Alternative providers being assessed for local Youth Services

Current Affairs, Education, News

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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Local TDs call for Rural Routes on the Bus Eireann Expressway service to be protected

Current Affairs

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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Murphy calls for Minister Zappone to intervene over withdrawal of Youth Work Ireland funding

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

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

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“Questions remain to be answered” on EPOC at former Abbeyfield Hotel says Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Current Affairs

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

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Mayo TD proposes that Ballaghaderreen be removed from Roscommon Constituency

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Lisa Chambers has made a submission to the Constituency Commission proposing that the greater Ballaghaderreen area be included in a new 5 Seat Mayo/West Roscommon Dáil Constituency. The submission aims to restore Mayo to a 5 Seat Constituency, which was the case up until the 2012 Constituency Commission Report which

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Senator Terry Leyden confident Syrian refugees will be welcomed

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden says he’s confident that the residents of Ballaghaderreen and County Roscommon will rise to opportunity to welcome Syrian refugees to the town. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea Commenting earlier Terry Leyden said “As a former TD for Roscommon I am optimistic that Ballaghaderreen will lead the way and welcome our

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Senator Frank Feighan to seek clarity on planned Refugee Accommodation

Current Affairs

Senator Frank Feighan has said he will be seeking clarity on a number of issues at a special Ministerial briefing on Wednesday regarding the planned accommodation of Syrian refugees in the former Abbeyfield Hotel, Ballaghaderreen. Speaking earlier Senator Frank Feighan said “I have already had a constructive discussion with David Stanton, Minister of State for

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Senator Maura Hopkins calls for extra support services for Ballaghaderreen ahead of arrival of Refugees

Current Affairs

Senator Maura Hopkins has said that she is “not convinced at all” that sufficient plans are in place for the arrival of Refugees to the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre in Ballaghaderreen. Maura Hopkins has also confirmed that she has “emphasised strongly” to Minister David Stanton and Minister Frances Fitzgerald that the local community and

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Michael Fitzmaurice “Ballaghaderreen Refugee situation handled deplorably”

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has slammed the Department of Justice and Equality for their handling of the establishment of an EROC (Emergency Relocation and Orientation Centre) at the site of the Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “The fact that the first anyone in an official capacity in Co. Roscommon, either

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Eugene Murphy TD blasts Department for lack of consultation on Ballaghaderreen EROC

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the Government and Department of Justice for their “appalling lack of consultation” over the decision to house 80 Syrian refugees in the former Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen. Eugene Murphy said that he was “horrified” by the lack of consultation on the matter and he felt it

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