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Innovative Debt Plan could solve infrastructural problems says Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Innovative Debt Plan could solve infrastructural problems says Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that a restructuring of Ireland’s National Debt over the long term could help the Government meet the country’s immediate infrastructure requirements. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “Billions would be saved on interest repayments yearly and badly needed infrastructure could be provided with a bond taken out to deal with […]

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Eugene Murphy calls for local water scheme upgrades to be fast-tracked following EPA report

Eugene Murphy calls for local water scheme upgrades to be fast-tracked following EPA report

Aughrim Kilmore, Ballinlough Cloonfad Granlahan, Boyle, Current Affairs, Elphin, Local News, Loughglynn Gortaganny, Strokestown

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has called for works on the Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore and North Roscommon to be fast-tracked as a matter of urgency following the publication of the EPA Remedial Action List. Commenting on the findings of the report Eugene Murphy said “The four plants which still remain on the RAL are Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore,

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Joe Donoghue RIP, late of Tulsk

Joe Donoghue RIP, late of Tulsk

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Wednesday 1st February, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his devoted family. Ex Killina Ceile Band and Raheen Pipe Band. Joe Donoghue RIP, late of Clooneyquinn, Elphin / Tulsk. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (Baby) (nee Creighton). Joe will be very sadly missed by his loving family Patricia, Mick, Mary, Sean, Joseph, Seamus and

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Dr. Keith Swanick – “Tánaiste must act to end tobacco investment”

Dr. Keith Swanick – “Tánaiste must act to end tobacco investment”

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health and Mental Health Dr. Keith Swanick has called on An Tánaiste and Minister for Justice & Equality Frances Fitzgerald to bring an end to the investment of taxpayer’s money in tobacco companies in organisations under her remit. Speaking in Seanad Éireann yesterday, Dr. Keith Swanick said, “It has been

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Carbon Tax and related changes are “An Attack On Rural Ireland”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Carbon Tax and related changes are “An Attack On Rural Ireland”

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says a proposal to increase Carbon Taxes by 50% and other related proposals will unfairly penalise people living in rural areas of the country. Commenting on the proposed changes Michael Fitzmaurice said “Raising carbon taxes by 50% will increase the price of a little of diesel and petrol, the price of a

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Eugene Murphy TD moves Bill in the Dáil to tackle River Shannon flooding

Eugene Murphy TD moves Bill in the Dáil to tackle River Shannon flooding

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on the Office of Public Works & Flood Relief Eugene Murphy moved a Bill in the Dáil today which will help address flooding issues along the river Shannon. The Electricity Supply Amendment Bill 2017 removes outdated water level restrictions on ESB regulated lakes along the Shannon. Commenting on the Bill Eugene Murphy

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Eugene Murphy raises issue of child psychologist for Roscommon in Dáil

Eugene Murphy raises issue of child psychologist for Roscommon in Dáil

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that the Department of Health has approved a replacement post for a child psychologist for County Roscommon. Eugene Murphy has been working on the issue over the past month and raised it with the Minister of State Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy at today’s (Tuesday) Dáil sitting.

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Senator Maura Hopkins – “Phoenix Centre must re-open without delay”

Senator Maura Hopkins – “Phoenix Centre must re-open without delay”

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Senator Maura Hopkins has urged the Roscommon Galway Education and Training Board to re-open the Phoenix Youth Centre in Ballaghaderreen “without delay”. Commenting on the meeting held with Oireachtas Representatives and officials from Roscommon Galway Education and Training Board last Friday, Senator Maura Hopkins says “it is extremely positive that active negotiations are taking place

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Historic Rathcroghan site on verge of UNESCO world fame

Historic Rathcroghan site on verge of UNESCO world fame

Local News, News, Tulsk Castleplunkett Kilmurray

Picture Credit: Rathcroghan.ie The ancient Royal site at Rathcroghan is on course to becoming a major international attraction with renewed plans to add it to the UNESCO World Heritage List. By Kevin Jenkinson The old capital of Connacht, where kings and queens were inaugurated, was one of six ancient royal sites represented at a meeting

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