Michael Fitzmaurice says that a report published by NAMA which showed that Local Authorities have turned down over 1,000 homes owned by NAMA because of a lack of demand for social housing in their areas is “a shocking statistic in the middle of a housing crisis nationwide”. Michael Fitzmaurice added that the figure of 136 …
Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has said that Minister Harris has failed miserably in his commitment to address the chronic overcrowding in our country’s Emergency Departments. Eugene Murphy was commenting following reports from the INMO that there were 612 people on trolleys this morning waiting for admission onto a ward. “We are now …
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“Senior Management at the HSE from Tony O’Brien (Director General) down should be considering their positions in the wake of the latest health crisis in our A and E Departments and also after the latest report that shows that Ambulance response times remain unacceptable particularly in this region” That’s the blunt view of Roscommon-Galway Independent …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the need for the inclusion of the Freestyle Libre blood sugar metre on the Long Term Illness Scheme as he believes it could be a life changing device for children with Type I Diabetes throughout the country. Describing the device Eugene Murphy said “The Freestyle Libre eliminates 90% …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that “While the increase in the number of road deaths in 2016 is very disappointing there are many aspects to the problem that are not being highlighted”. Commenting on the figures Michael Fitzmaurice said “While the problems of drinking and driving, speeding and the use of mobile phones are being rightly …
99 Roscommon Schools are set to receive a share of almost €470,000 to invest in Information and Communication Technology Teaching and Learning. The news was announced by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD. Roscommon Schools will receive €2,000 per school plus €22.20 per mainstream pupil in primary schools, with additional per capita …
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that a number of Garda stations throughout the Roscommon/Longford division have no access to the PULSE system which he claims is impacting on the accurate recording and classification of crime data. Eugene Murphy recently tabled a parliamentary question on the matter with the Tánaiste and Minister …
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said it is extremely positive that Scoil Mhuire, Brusna, Ballaghaderreen is to receive funding for emergency mechanical works. The funding will be used to carry out improvements to the heating system in the school under the Emergency Work Programme. Speaking earlier Maura Hopkins said, “I have been in constant …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that a recent report which revealed that up to 10,000 kilometers of rural roads are in need of repair has underlined the need for the Minister for Transport to “come up with a realistic and viable plan to tackle this problem nationwide as soon as possible”. Commenting on the details of …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Government to give the employees of the Electricity Plants in Lanesboro and Shannonbridge long term job security by keeping the plants open until 2030. Speaking earlier Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “While the decision to grant planning permission to the Power Plant in Edenderry to 2023 is very welcome …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the Government’s National Broadband Plan must ensure that every home has access to quality broadband services. Michael Fitzmaurice has also called into question the feasibility of the National Broadband Plan and whether it will deliver what it promises. Commenting this morning Deputy Fitzmaurice said “Minister Naughton and his Department have …
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Two Roscommon Angling facilities are among 50 nationwide that will benefit from the 2017 Inland Fisheries Ireland Capital Works Fund. The Capital Works Fund is part of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development. The Strategy aims to ensure that Ireland’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced with a view to …
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The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’ Donovan TD, have announced today that €30m is being made available under the Sports Capital Programme to develop sports infrastructure around the country. Online applications will be accepted from the 23rd January to the …
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Senator Dr. Keith Swanick has wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement by the Government that public investments in tobacco companies would be brought to an end. As a result of questioning in Seanad Éireann on October 19th, Senator Swanick was informed that the taxpayer, through the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund …
Local Minister Denis Naughten recently announced that he has secured at least €30m in grant funding for the Better Energy Communities Scheme in 2017 and he is urging communities across Roscommon to apply. Commenting on the news Denis Naughten said the Scheme aims to support, inspire and mobilise communities to take control of their own …
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