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Maura Hopkins wants to see Government action on the rising cost of Motor Insurance

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Senator Maura Hopkins has again raised the spiralling costs of motor insurance which is placing a massive burden on motorists which requires government action in a number of key areas. Speaking earlier the Ballaghaderreen native said “last week the CSO has found that motor insurance again this month jumped by almost 40% in July compared

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Maura Hopkins welcomes Town and Village Renewal Scheme

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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the Town and Village Renewal Scheme which was launched earlier this week by the Minister for Regional, Rural, Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphries TD. Senator Hopkins said, “As Government spokesperson in the Seanad with responsibility for Regional and Rural development I am very happy that this

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Eugene Murphy – €200,000 Flood funding is “only a drop in the ocean”

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The Fianna Fail Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief, Deputy Eugene Murphy has welcomed the allocation of €200,000 for flood relief works throughout County Roscommon but warns that it is “only a drop in the ocean” of what is actually required. “Roscommon County Council has been allocated 200,000 to help alleviate flooding problems

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Minister Denis Naughten confirms €200,000 for Roscommon flood works

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Roscommon County Council has been allocated €200,000 for flood works throughout the county, Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed. The works will directly address the flooding of homes and property which occurred last winter and is on foot of detailed work performed by a team of dedicated staff at Roscommon County Council. This involved inspecting the

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Waiting lists for Speech and Language Therapy ‘Unacceptable’ – Eugene Murphy

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New figures obtained by Fianna Fail show that there are over 1,000 people on waiting lists for Speech and Language Therapy in the Galway, Mayo and Roscommon area and this has been harshly criticised by Eugene Murphy TD. The latest figures made available by the HSE show that nationally 14,047 people were waiting for a

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Priorities wrong when it comes to rural renewal”

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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says that the Government are “putting the cart before the horse” when it comes to rural renewal. The Independent TD said “Spending money on the village and town renewal scheme that was announced earlier this week is very welcome but we are putting the cart before the horse and our priorities

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Michael Fitzmaurice reminds Gardai of benefits of local intelligence

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the news that Gardai have broken up a crime gang that were behind hundreds of robberies in rural Ireland. The Independent TD added “It is also significant that Gardai identified a farming insider, who was supplying information such as access codes to gates and locks and locations of keys etc.,

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Opening of Jazz Pharmaceuticals facility welcomed by local politicians

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Local politicians have welcomed yesterday’s official opening of a new €50 million Jazz Pharmaceuticals manufacturing and development facility in Monksland. Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global pharmaceutical company with its headquarters in Dublin and they expect to employ up to 50 people in Monksland within three years. Speaking at the event the Minister for Communications, Climate

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“Innovative approach can reduce road fatalities” says Michael Fitzmaurice

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that an Innovative approach can help reduce the number of fatalities on our roads while also aiding young people with insurance costs. The Independent TD said “I am once again making a proposal, that I have made a number of times at the Transport Committee in the Dáil, that would not

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Dr Keith Swanick “Console charity fiasco should not deter people from giving”

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Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health & Mental Health Dr. Keith Swanick is urging people not to let the recent crisis at Console discourage them from giving to other worthy causes. Senator Swanick commented, “Irish people have long been cited as some of the most generous in the world but it is inevitable that a

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Local families suffering due to HSE inefficiencies says Michael Fitzmaurice

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has criticised the HSE and associated Minister following two recent incidents which are causing distress to people in the Roscommon and East Galway area. In a statement released today the Independent TD said “I want to raise the serious matter of the case of a constituent of mine who has spent 14

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Eugene Murphy advises homeowners of free range of insulation solutions

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Fianna Fail Deputy Eugene Murphy has advised homeowners throughout the region that they may be eligible for the Midland Warmer Homes Scheme which can provide a range of insulation solutions free of charge. The Warmer Homes Scheme which is run in conjunction with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) scheme is available to people

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Approval given “in principal” for Social Housing in Monksland

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Senator Maura Hopkins has said that over €1.6 million is to be spent on the construction of 10 housing units in Monksland. “The Minister for Housing, Simon Coveney, has confirmed to me this afternoon this project is being given approval in principal. Senator Hopkins stated that “we know there is a demand for housing in

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Eugene Murphy “Older people not feeling benefits of the economic recovery”

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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has said older people, particularly those reliant on the state pension, have yet to feel the benefits of the economic recovery, with many struggling to make ends meet. Deputy Murphy explained, “There is a perception that older people have not been impacted by the recession and were insulated

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