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Michael Fitzmaurice TD reminds new OPW Chair that “a lot of work remains to be done”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has wished the new Chairman of the Office of Public Works, Roscommon town resident Maurice Buckley, well in his new role and warned him that “It’s a challenging position”. Maurice Buckley was appointed to the role in December and was previously the Chief Executive of the National Standards Authority of Ireland. Commenting […]

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Eugene Murphy TD – “Young and the elderly bearing the brunt of exorbitant motor insurance costs”

Current Affairs

Young people and the elderly are bearing the brunt of exorbitant motor insurance costs and a root and branch reform of the insurance system is necessary- that’s according to Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. Eugene Murphy was speaking in the Dáil recently on the debate on the Motor Insurance Working Group Report. Deputy

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls for local Broadband investment following IBEC report

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated calls for investment in Broadband Infrastructure throughout the West following a report by IBEC report which found that Roscommon has the lowest level of high speed internet access in the country. Commenting on the details of the report Michael Fitzmaurice said “The need for immediate action to be taken on

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Frank Feighan welcomes funding approval for new facilities at local primary schools

Current Affairs, Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News

Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed funding approval from the Department of Education for new facilities at Glenamaddy and Tibohine primary schools. Commenting on the news Senator Frank Feighan said “Funding has been approved for a new ASD Unit at St Joseph’s National School in Glenamaddy. The facilities will include a classroom, en-suite toilet/shower area and

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Eugene Murphy TD – Whistle-blower inquiry must deal with all aspects of allegations

Current Affairs

The Maurice McCabe debacle has rightly sent shockwaves throughout the country and there is a serious crisis as the public are losing their belief and faith in State agencies- that’s according to Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. Speaking in the Dáil chamber during the Motion of Confidence, Eugene Murphy said that if the

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Regional Veterinary Laboratories must not close under any circumstances”

Current Affairs, Farming

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says “Any closures of Regional Veterinary Laboratories would be a huge blow to farmers at a time when the sector is under pressure” adding that “they must not be allowed to happen”. Commenting on the review of the Regional Veterinary Laboratories by the Department of Agricultural Michael Fitzmaurice said “Currently here are

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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes new Resource Room for Tibohine NS

Current Affairs, Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that it is very positive that funding has been approved for the construction of a new Special Education Support Room that at Tibohine National School. Senator Hopkins stated, “The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has informed me that Tibohine National School has been approved for

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Ireland must be pro-active in negotiations with the UK on Brexit”

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that “A serious debate must take place in Ireland on the future after Brexit as we cannot trust the EU to do a deal on our behalf given the special ties that exist between Ireland and the UK.” He added “There is just too much at stake and we cannot

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Eugene Murphy TD says private nursing homes could relieve overcrowding

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy believes that spare capacity in private nursing homes should be used to relieve overcrowding. Eugene Murphy was commenting on figures which showed that capacity levels in State-run nursing homes has dropped by 18% in the past six years while there are spare beds available in private nursing homes which could

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Eugene Murphy TD – waiting list for child psychologist in Roscommon “is totally unacceptable”

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that over 130 children are currently waiting for an assessment with a child psychologist in County Roscommon with some children waiting over a year for an appointment. Eugene Murphy recently tabled a parliamentary question with the Minister for Health Simon Harris in relation to

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls on Garda Commissioner to step aside during inquiry

Current Affairs

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan to step aside while the Charleton inquiry into the allegations made against senior Gardai are investigated. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “With regard to the forthcoming inquiry to be conducted by Supreme Court Judge Peter Charleton I am calling for the Commissioner

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Eugene Murphy TD calls for establishment of Stabilisation Unit at Roscommon Hospital

Current Affairs, Health

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to introduce a stabilisation unit at Roscommon Hospital. Eugene Murphy believes that establishing the unit in Roscommon Hospital and a minor A & E Unit at Merlin Park could help alleviate pressure on waiting lists in University College Hospital Galway. Speaking

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Senator Frank Feighan – PRSI reforms good news for small businesses

Current Affairs

Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the new PRSI reforms which will benefit small businesses in Roscommon. Commenting on the issue Frank Feighan said “PRSI changes initiated by my Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, have reformed the system, making it easier to take a break from making PRSI contributions, without losing your

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD “Shortsighted Forestry Plan will have detrimental effect on small farmers”

Current Affairs

Speaking in the Dáil yesterday Michael Fitzmaurice TD said the Government’s policy is “shortsighted” and will have a “detrimental effect” on small farmers. Michael Fitzmaurice TD used a recent example to demonstrate the point. “Late last week it came to my attention that the European Investment Bank was backing a venture with Finland based Venture

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Eugene Murphy – Time for memory of Roscommon Jadotville soldiers to be honoured

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for the forgotten soldiers from the Battle of Jadotville to be recognised for their leadership and bravery by the awarding of medals which is long overdue. Deputy Murphy was speaking last week following a presentation in Leinster House by retired Commandant Leo Quinlan on the ‘unfinished business’ of

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