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Eugene Murphy says the Government must tackle the motor insurance rip-off

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy says Government departments must take urgent action to tackling extortionate motor insurance costs, following the passing of a Fianna Fáil motion in the Dáil last week. The motion called for the re-establishment of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board on a time limited basis, greater disclosure around policy renewal

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls for a better regional balance to State Board appointments

“The make up of the membership on state boards will have to be investigated by the new Government to provide fair representation from around the country” That’s the view of Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice who has been looking at state boards in the Transport sector in particular. “I have had research carried out on

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Eugene Murphy TD hits out at Government’s ‘lack of imagination’ on impact of flooding

The Fianna Fail Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief, Deputy Eugene Murphy has warned that many parts of counties Roscommon and Galway are only seven days rainfall away from another flooding crisis. Deputy Murphy made the comments during a motion he brought before the Dail last Thursday when he called on the Minister

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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes Sheep Fencing in TAMS II Scheme

Senator Maura Hopkins has warmly welcomed the announcement of the inclusion of Sheep Fencing in the list of eligible investment items in the TAMS II Scheme. Former Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney has been negotiating the inclusion of this measure for many months. Senator Hopkins, pictured above with the the current

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls on Government to act on the West

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Government to act on the worsening employment and Infrastructure problems in the West of Ireland. The Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway said “Ministers in the Government would have people believe that the economy is flying with several job announcements making the headlines in recent months but the reality for

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Michael Fitzmaurice slams Department for TAMS delays

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has criticised the Department of Agriculture for the delay in issuing TAMS approvals to Farmers wishing to commence developments. Deputy Fitzmaurice said “It is totally unacceptable that The Department of Agriculture are dragging their heels sending out approvals for farmers that want to dig slatted tanks and build sheds etc under TAMS.

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD reacts to allegations made by Councillor Rachel Doherty

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has denied allegations made by Councillor Rachel Doherty at a recent meeting of Roscommon County Council, that he has failed to highlighting health issues in the Roscommon-Galway area. In a statement released a short time ago the Independent TD said “In response to allegations made at a recent Roscommon County Council meeting

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD accuses Electricity Companies of ripping off consumers

Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway Michael Fitzmaurice has claimed that consumers are being duped by the Electricity companies. “Householders and business owners are being enticed to switch from one utility company to another by attractive discounts in electricity rates of up to 25%. These new contracts are usually for one year only and in many cases

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Senator Maura Hopkins pledges to provide sincere and ambitious representation

On Friday 27th May last, recently elected Senator Maura Hopkins hosted a thank you celebration at which she pledged to provide sincere, honest and ambitious representation for the people living in this region. Senator Hopkins and those present at the event congratulated former Deputy Frank Feighan on his new appointment to Seanad Eireann. As the

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New junior spokesperson position for Eugene Murphy TD to focus on flooding issues in the west

Fianna Fáil Deputy for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has been appointed Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief under a list of new portfolios announced yesterday by party leader Micheal Martin. Micheál Martin announced the details of his party’s junior spokespeople, who will take responsibility for a wide range of issues from the National Drugs

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD expresses disappointment at Rural Broadband delay

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has expressed his disappointment at the news that it could be 2021 or 2022 before the Rural Broadband Scheme is fully in place. The Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway said “There is not much point in in trying to promote rural Ireland if something as basic as a decent broadband service is not

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Five nominated to contest seat vacated by Maura Hopkins

The race to take the Roscommon County Council seat vacated by Senator Maura Hopkins has officially begun following the close of nominations by Fine Gael last night. Two former County Councillors, Liam Callaghan and Charlie Hopkins are among the nominees as is former Boyle Town Councillor Jan Flanagan. Current Roscommon Galway Constituency Secretary for Fine

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