Over 120 Roscommon County Council Staff who had announced their decision to take strike action from tomorrow (Monday 21st) have cancelled the planned action. The news follows talks yesterday and today between Roscommon County Council Management and representatives of the staff’s Union SIPTU. The talks were mediated by Michael Fitzmaurice TD. The dispute related to
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Senator Terry Leyden has urged people to consider applying for a British passport once the UK leaves the EU, adding that people should “not be ashamed” to apply if it meant easier access to the UK. Senator Terry Leyden says that under UK Legislation people born in the Republic of Ireland before January 1949, with
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“The costs associated with farmers participation in GLAS and other schemes is astronomical and the Government will have to investigate Teagasc, Agricultural planners and vets, some of whom are charging huge sums for work associated with these schemes. That’s the view of Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “I have been contacted by several farmers
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten is urging community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding that will provide people with basic internet skills training under his Department’s new “Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme”. The Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme is a key part of the Government’s National
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Update November 20th: Strike cancelled Over 120 Roscommon County Council Staff are to go on strike from Monday after talks aimed at resolving a dispute broke down. The dispute relates to a small number of Roscommon County Council Outdoor Staff being investigated and placed on administrative leave over alleged bad timekeeping and bad practices. Roscommon
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Open Night Elphin Community College will host their annual pre-enrolment Open Night on Thursday next November 24th at 7pm. This event provides prospective students and their parents with an opportunity to view the school facilities, meet teachers and meet current students who will show them around the School and give them the student’s perspective on
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to step up to the mark in terms of mental health funding. Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday evening during a debate on Mental Health during Private Members Business, Eugene Murphy said he wanted to ‘go off script and speak from the heart’
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Roscommon LEADER Partnership are to host a series of workshops outlining how community groups and business can benefit from a slice of the €8.8 million funding allocated to County Roscommon. Picture Credit: Liam Reynolds LEADER is a funding initiative open to all! From community and voluntary groups to private individuals and small to medium enterprises,
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has announced that 91 Roscommon Schools are to receive a Minor Works Grant for the 2016/2017 school year. Each grant is worth €5,500 per school plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil. The 91 Roscommon Schools are set to receive the funding
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Portiuncula Hospital has announced that their Emergency Department is extremely busy this morning with significant numbers of patients awaiting admission to the hospital. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, the Management of Portiuncula Hospital regrets that patients are experiencing significant delays in being transferred from the Emergency Department to a bed
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Cadbury has revealed details of their 2016 ‘Cadvent Convoy’, which will see Cadbury Christmas trucks packed with festive surprises and events visit one Roscommon town next month. Each day throughout December, the Cadvent Convoy trucks will arrive at a different location and this year, the Irish public can cast their votes on where the trucks
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that every avenue must be explored to ease the Hospital Tolley crisis, adding that it is “Very worrying that Consultants are calling the HSE dysfunctional” on the issue”. The Independent TD said “The disastrous situation at A & E units around the country is getting worse despite all the plans that
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that it is “worrying” that at least 17 senior Garda posts have been left unfilled since last June and he has called on Minister Frances Fitzgerald and the Government to make the appointments “as soon as possible”. Reacting to comments from the Minister stating that the responsibility for these appointments will
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Roscommon Train Station could have a new Taxi Rank if a proposal by Roscommon County Council is approved by Irish Rail. Councillors from the Roscommon Municipal District area signed off on the plans earlier this week and the application is set to be submitted to Irish Rail shortly. Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the news
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“The time for reports and surveys on flooding problems is over. It’s time for action and machines on the ground is what is needed now”. That was the message from Michael Fitzmaurice TD on Prime Time last night and repeated in appearances today. Speaking earlier Michael Fitzmaurice said “The meetings and the reports should be
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