Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has called on Roscommon County Council to ensure that all planning regulations in relation to the Sliabh Ban wind turbine development have been adhered to as part of the investigations into the recent flash floods in the area. Deputy Murphy raised the issue of the flash floods in
Senator Frank Feighan has called for Ireland to have a debate on the matter of rejoining the (British) Commonwealth. Speaking in Seanad Éireann this morning he said “Last weekend, I noted with great interest the celebrations of the 125th birthday of John A. Costello. As Senators will know, he was the leader of Fine Gael,
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Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice says it’s unacceptable for Coillte to say that there is no link between the work the semi-state has carried out on Sliabh Bán and heavy localised flooding in the surrounding areas last week. Michael Fitzmaurice TD has been in contact with Roscommon County Council this week who are investigating the matter.
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Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that Biotech Europe, formerly known as Moss Vision, will commence the manufacturing of lenses at their Roscommon town facility in July. The news was confirmed to Senator Maura Hopkins following a visit to the facility yesterday (Monday June 20th). Welcoming the news she said “This development is of
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Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Denis Naughten TD, is to discuss the recent flooding on Sliabh Ban with officials from Coillte later this week, he has confirmed. Denis Naughten said “I visited one of the sites of the flooding last Thursday night and listened to the very genuine concerns and legitimate questions expressed
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Fianna Fáil Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to provide urgent clarification surrounding the costs of the new pay by weight system for disposal of waste as he warned the situation may fast become “a fiasco on the scale of Irish Water.” Eugene Murphy said that transparency and clarification was necessary
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Deputy Eugene Murphy has received an undertaking from Coillte that they will fully investigate the issue of flash flooding in the wider Strokestown area. The Fianna Fail spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief said torrential rain in County Roscommon has caused widespread damage. Homes, roads and bridges in Strokestown, Curraghroe, Doughill, Tarmonbarry, Scramogue and
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Fianna Fáil Deputy for Roscommon/Galway, Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to recognise the work that family carers do and to ensure that people in receipt of the Carers Allowance are eligible for the full benefits in recognition of their service. Eugene Murphy has also called on the Government to tackle the lengthy waiting
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Eugene Murphy TD, the Fianna Fail Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief, says he is working in conjunction with Roscommon County Council to help alleviate the damage caused by flash flooding throughout North Roscommon this week. Deputy Murphy said that torrential rain in County Roscommon and some adjoining counties earlier this week has
Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the proposed increase in charges for bin collection is unjustified and is calling on Minister Simon Coveney to “intervene in the situation immediately”. The proposed nationwide increase is due to come into effect from July 1st as part of a “pay by weight” structure. In a statement released a short
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD is seeking clarification on the future management of the Monksland Primary Care Centre following speculation that it could be moved from the Galway/Roscommon/Mayo Community Health Organisation, known as CHO2 to CHO8, which covers Westmeath and many counties in north Leinster. The Roscommon Galway Independent TD commented “Prior to the election many politicians
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on Environmental Lobby Groups to work with farmers and not against them in order to stop “needless objections”. The call comes following a series of objections by such groups to applications by Farmers to erect fencing on mountainous areas. In a statement released a short time ago Deputy Fitzmaurice said
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the announcement of 860 extra Special Needs Assistants by Minister for Education, Richard Bruton, adding that will benefit children within primary, post primary and special schools in Roscommon and Galway. “These SNA positions will be available for allocation to schools over the period September to December 2016. This
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the news that the market for live export of cattle to Turkey is set to open. In a statement released last night Michael Fitzmaurice said “Having worked on the situation for the past number of weeks and months I am now very happy to be able to say that the
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Former Councillor Liam Callaghan has been elected by Fine Gael Delegate to fill the Boyle Municipal District seat on Roscommon County Council which was vacated by recently elected Senator Maura Hopkins. Liam Callaghan previously served as a County Councillor for the old Castlerea area from 2009 until losing his seat in the 2014 Local Election.
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