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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on Bord na Mona bosses to take a pay cut in order to help protect jobs in Roscommon and East Galway. The Independent TD said “With regard to the planned industrial relations problems among drivers in Bord na Mona, the vast majority of these workers have been employed for many …
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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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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated his call for funding to be allocated to the Rehab Unit at Roscommon Hospital as soon as possible. The Independent TD commented “It is my information that the €7.8 million earmarked for this project may not be made available until 2020 and that situation is totally unacceptable. Anything can happen …
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Senator Maura Hopkins launched the Ballaghaderreen Pilot of the Ignite Creative Pod on Friday last at the Creative Communities Igniting Change Conference in the Northern and Western Regional Assembly. Senator Hopkins stated that “the Creative Communities Igniting Change project is working to create entrepreneurial opportunities for people in this area involved in the creative sector …
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Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that officials from Inland Fisheries Ireland have supervised the removal of dead fish from the turlough in Castleplunkett, following local concerns over water contamination. This follows the news that the fish were discovered at the site of the turlough after waters receded. “I have been in contact with my officials …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for practical action to be taken now to avoid another winter of flooding throughout the region. Picture Credit: Irish Defence Forces The call comes following the recent publication of the River Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management report and meetings regarding on-going flooding issues in Roscommon. Incidentally, the comments …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy says the Housing Minister Simon Coveney must live up to his commitments on social housing projects. Last week it was announced that 53 homes would be built at The Walk in Roscommon town. Eugene Murphy commented, “There are hundreds of people across Roscommon and Galway on a waiting …
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Minister Denis Naughten has stressed the importance of rural communities and bioenergy in the future of energy policy. Speaking following a meeting with the IFA Minister Naughten said: “With plans by the ESB to burn peat in conjunction with an increased amount of biomass and wood chip in the West Offaly and Lough Ree power …
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