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Minister Denis Naughten confirms new model for special education resources

Current Affairs, Education

Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that a new model for the allocation of Special Education Teaching Resources to both primary and secondary schools will be introduced from September. In a statement released earlier Denis Naughten said that this new model will be a fairer and better way to allocate resources to support children with Special …

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Eugene Murphy TD – Rural Home renovation Grants welcomed, action needed on rural job creation

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the rural renovation home grants to restore properties in small towns and villages as a part of the Governments long term Action Plan for Rural Ireland but added that the proposal needs to be in addition to an action plan on jobs for rural Ireland. Commenting on the …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – HSE owe Farmers an apology over Fair Deal accusation

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the HSE should apologise to the Farming community following an allegation that farm families are leaving elderly relatives in hospital beds rather than sending them to a nursing home in order to protect their inheritance. Commenting on the story, which appeared in today’s Irish Times, Michael Fitzmaurice said “It is …

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Creagh Training Centre trainees celebrate Fetac/QQI Awards

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L-R: Eamon Hannan, Business Manager, Paddy Kelly, Laura Guilfoyle, Imelda Tully Social Skills Instructor, Fionnuala Treacy, Ann Corr, Bartley Boyle, Training Centre Manager, Rena Staunton, Mary Connolly, Orla Farragher And Christine Kelly Trainees of the HSE Creagh Training Centre in Ballinasloe had great reason to celebrate recently as 22 of them received individual module awards …

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Shannon System Flood Alliance to host important meeting in Athlone

News, Things to do

The Shannon System Flood Alliance are hosting a public meeting on the proposed Shannon Basin Restoration and maintenance Programme in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone on Monday January 30th. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office The Shannon System Flood Alliance have organised the meeting to coincide with the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working …

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Commercial Rates system causing confusion – Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Business, Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that the new system for informing business owners of Commercial Rates for properties has caused “confusion, misunderstanding and anger among ratepayers”. Commenting on the issue earlier Michael Fitzmaurice said that there is an onus on Local Authorities to explain the new system to business people. “I have been contacted by …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Flooding problems must be addressed in new Dail term”

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for action on local flooding issues following commencement of the nex Dáil term in the coming days. Commenting earlier Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “With the new Dail term starting this week it is imperative that the problems that arose last year at Ardmullen, Lough Funshinagh, Athleague, Castleplunkett, Bushfield and Boyle …

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Two Awards for Roscommon projects at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

Education

Picture Credit:  Fennells Photography Two Roscommon projects received Awards at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition which entered it’s penultimate day today in the RDS. Abbie Moloney (above) from Scoil Mhuire Strokestown received the 3rd place Senior individual Award in the Biological and Ecological category for her project entitled “An investigation into the quality of …

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Roscommon well represented at BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

Education

Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photograph 20 projects from Roscommon Post Primary Schools are among the 550 nationwide which have featured at the 2017 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition over recent days. The 20 local BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition projects come from 46 students of four local Schools: CBS Roscommon, Scoil …

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Alternative providers being assessed for local Youth Services

Current Affairs, Education, News

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs have confirmed that replacement youth services will be established in the county by the end of this month. The news comes following the withdrawal of funding to Youth Work Ireland, which operated Youth services in Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon town and Ballygar. The Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board and …

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Local TDs call for Rural Routes on the Bus Eireann Expressway service to be protected

Current Affairs

Two local TDs have called on the Minister for Transport to ensure that the Rural Routes on the Bus Eireann Expressway service are saved, adding that they are “vital” for rural Ireland. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says “Bus Eireann’s financial position has worsened considerably since Minister Ross took office. However it seems that the …

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Murphy calls for Minister Zappone to intervene over withdrawal of Youth Work Ireland funding

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone to immediately make a statement in relation to the closure of the Phoenix Youth Centre in Ballaghaderreen which is operated by Youth Work Ireland. Deputy Murphy said he was alarmed by the decision of the Department of Children …

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