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Dr. Keith Swanick proposes law to tackle theft or damage to Life Saving Equipment

Dr. Keith Swanick proposes law to tackle theft or damage to Life Saving Equipment

New legislation is being drafted by Dr. Keith Swanick Fianna Fáil Health and Mental Health Spokesperson in Seanad Éireann, which would introduce a new offence in relation to the theft or damage of life saving equipment such as defibrillators and lifebuoys. In Ireland approximately 13 people die every day from cardiac arrest and the overwhelming

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Eugene Murphy TD calls for action on exorbitant insurance costs

Eugene Murphy TD calls for action on exorbitant insurance costs

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says the government must take urgent action to tackle exorbitant insurance costs for businesses, families and motor insurance customers as the situation is now unsustainable and sustained government action is required to tackle the problem. Eugene Murphy was commenting following his party’s private members’ business motion on the insurance

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Farmers are totally frustrated and angry over GLAS delays

Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Farmers are totally frustrated and angry over GLAS delays

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to take responsibility for the continued delay in payments under the GLAS scheme. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “Farmers are totally frustrated and angry” adding that Minister Creed has “fallen down badly in his responsibility.” “Minister Creed has completely taken his

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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes creation of Intreo Centre in Roscommon Town

Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes creation of Intreo Centre in Roscommon Town

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that it is “very positive” that the Department of Social Protection Offices in Roscommon Town are to be upgraded to an Intreo Centre. The Departments services are currently divided between the Branch Office in Abbey Street and the Control Office in the Government Buildings, Convent Road. Commenting on

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls for clarification on Roscommon Hospital rumours

Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls for clarification on Roscommon Hospital rumours

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for local Fine Gael representatives to clarify rumours regarding a possible re-opening of the A&E unit at Roscommon Hospital. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “There is speculation in political circles over the past couple of days that various promises are being made in the election campaign to become

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Six Roscommon projects receive funding under Community Heritage Grants Scheme

Six Roscommon projects receive funding under Community Heritage Grants Scheme

The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for six heritage projects in County Roscommon under its 2017 Community Heritage Grants Scheme. A total of 196 heritage projects nationwide have been awarded funding under the Community Heritage Grants Scheme, which supports the continuing

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Convent claim top prize at Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards

Convent claim top prize at Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards

The Convent of Mercy Secondary School Roscommon town won the “Best Musical Number” accolade at the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards for their performance of “Be Our Guest”. The students saw off St. Aidan’s Community School from Tallaght and Holy Rosary College Mountbellew to take the title. Now in its fourth year, the Awards

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€14,000 allocated to Castlerea Demense Playground

€14,000 allocated to Castlerea Demense Playground

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has announced that €14,000 has been awarded to Roscommon County Council for enhancements to the Playground in Castlerea Demense. Roscommon is one of 22 Local Authorities to benefit from the scheme, which had a total value of €250,000. Making the announcement Minister Zappone said

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