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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Reacting to the latest Hospital waiting list figures Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that the situation is “approaching the point of total breakdown” and called on the Minister for Health to act immediately. In a statement released a short time ago the Independent TD said “Once again the figures for the numbers of people on …
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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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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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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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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 …
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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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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Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the opening of the new Endoscopy unit at Roscommon Hospital. The €6m new facility is opening on a phased basis and when in full operation 30 procedures a day will be completed. Senator Hopkins said, “As a councillor and since elected to the Seanad I have been liaising with the …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD is to seek an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health Simon Harris following reports that almost€8 Million for the proposed Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital has been withdrawn. The Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway said “A local consultant is claiming this week that the funding for the unit has been pulled. …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the government to address the broadband “black spot” in the West of Ireland, in light of new employment figures. “Is it any wonder that the employment figures in the Western area are not growing when we see the shocking number of homes and businesses that have no access to …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that the 2016 Carer’s Support Grant is set to be paid this week and that it has been fully restored to it’s previous level of €1,700. This is an important grant which is paid automatically to carers who are already in receipt of schemes like the Carer’s Allowance, …
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Boyle’s Frank Feighan and John O’Mahoney, based in Ballaghaderreen, are among Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s 11 nominees to Seanad Eireann, which were confirmed moments ago. Former Roscommon-South Leitrim TD Feighan was previously elected to the Seanad in 2002 and served until 2007, when he was elected as a TD. He was re-elected in 2011 and in …
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Michael Fitzmaurice has hit out at Ulster Bank following the news that the bank is set to sell off a range of distressed loans including 900 owner-occupier mortgages that are on the brink of repossession. The loans are part of a sell-off of a portfolio valued at €2.5 billion. Just under two-thirds of the set …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD is calling on the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to extend the deadline for the sowing of “wild bird cover” which is one of the elements of the GLAS scheme. “With the weather the way it has been over the past few months, and I realise there is a pick up in …
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