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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – private School Bus services being affected by strike

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the likelihood of private School Busses being affected by the current Bus Eireann strike has increased as operators have been informed that payments will be delayed. Commenting yesterday evening Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “A text sent from Bus Eireann to private School Bus operators today shows that they will not …

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Eugene Murphy TD “Naughten needs to deliver on new Wind Farm guidelines”

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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said the guidelines surrounding wind farm developments are outdated and ill-informed and he has called on the Minister for Communications Denis Naughten to ensure that the new guidelines are finalised as quickly as possible. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy TD said “I raised the ongoing problems and …

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Applications invited for eBusiness Training in Ballaghaderreen

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Roscommon LEADER Partnership in association Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board are hosting a 48 week course leading to a qualification in eBusiness. The course will be held in Ballaghaderreen and is set to commence on Monday April 10th and the topics covered include the following: – eBusiness Studies – The Internet – Web authoring …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Proper forward planning needed if smaller Health Centres are to close

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says “Proper planning needs to be put in place if it is true that that a number of smaller Health Centres are to close due to the opening of the new Primary Care Centre in Boyle.” Commenting on a report which suggested that this may be about to happen Michael Fitzmaurice TD …

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Roscommon County Council announce details of Pride of Place Competition

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Roscommon County Council is currently inviting community groups across Roscommon to participate in the County Roscommon Pride of Place Competition 2017. Pride of Place is a prestigious all island competition and recognises the vast wealth of community contribution to the local society and the creation of civic pride. The 2016 awards were presented to the …

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Michael Fitzmaurice warns Bus Eireann dispute could affect School Transport

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD believes that “It is only a matter of time” before the Bus Eireann strike will affect the school transport sector. Commenting this morning Michael Fitzmaurice said “Bus Eireann office staff are also on strike and as a consequence no invoices are being processed for School Bus operators. The 30 rule has been …

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Eugene Murphy TD slams psychiatrists for holding Health Service to ranson

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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has slammed an outrageous situation whereby full time psychiatry posts in County Roscommon are still vacant due to the fact that consultants are holding the services to ransom over salary scales. Eugene Murphy recently tabled a parliamentary question with the Minister for Health Simon Harris to investigate when full time …

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Fyffes invite Roscommon graduates to attend Agri Careers Fair

Education

Fyffes are inviting Roscommon graduates interested in pursuing a career in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness, agri-technology, engineering or forestry to visit their stand at the Agri Careers Fair. are being invited by Dundalk-based tropical fruit importer Fyffes to register their interest by visiting the company’s stand at the forthcoming Agri Careers Fair being held at the …

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls for investigation following Garda review revelations

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for an immediate investigation following the news yesterday that Garda errors led to thousands of people being convicted in Court despite having previously paid a fine. Commenting on the news Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “An immediate and thorough investigation must be carried out into the revelations this week that Gardai …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Eugene Murphy TD expresses condolences on the death of Martin McGuinness

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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has expressed his condolences on the death of Northern Ireland’s former Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. Commenting yesterday Eugene Murphy said Martin McGuinness will be deeply mourned not only by his family, friends and colleagues in Sinn Féin, but also in communities throughout Ireland and in particular in …

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Eugene Murphy: Gap between Dublin and the BMW region shows two-tier recovery

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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the Fine Gael led government for continuing to allow a deeply unfair two tier recovery take hold across the country. Speaking earlier Eugene Murphy said “The latest figures released by the CSO continue to show that economic growth is not being spread evenly across the country …

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