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Eugene Murphy – Time for unity of purpose to tackle shortfall in mental health funding

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 to host Funding Workshops

Business, News

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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91 Roscommon Schools to receive Minor Works Grant

Current Affairs, Education, News

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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Emergency Department at Portiuncula Hospital at full capacity

Health, News

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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Vote for Cadbury Christmas to Visit Your Town

Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Castlerea, News, Things to do

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 – Every avenue to ease Trolley Crisis must be explored

Current Affairs, Health, News

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 – Senior Garda and Judges appointments must be made ASAP

Current Affairs, News

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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Taxi Rank to be established at Roscommon Train Station

News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

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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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Flooding problems must be addressed immediately

Current Affairs, News

“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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BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition announce Alumni Showcase

Business, Education

The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) today announced the BTYSTE Alumni Showcase, a new feature for 2017 which will see previous participants compete for the chance to exhibit their commercial ventures before an audience of up to 50,000 people at the Exhibition on 12th-14th January 2017. Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography …

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Embrace FARM to host Accident Support Group Meeting

Farming, News

Embrace FARM are to host an Accident Support Group Meeting for bereaved families, survivors and witnesses of farm accidents from the Galway, Mayo and Roscommon area. The meeting will be held in the Corralea Court Hotel, The Square, Tuam at 8pm on Friday November 25th and Embrace FARM hope to meet new families that they …

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Eugene Murphy – Roscommon businesses demand Govt action on poor broadband service

Business, Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says new reports on broadband provision in Ireland confirm that Roscommon is falling way behind urban centres when it comes to quality high speed broadband. Commenting on yesterday’s report by Switcher.ie (more details here) Eugene Murphy said “It’s simply not acceptable that homes and businesses in Roscommon are only receiving …

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NUI Galway to hold Information Evening in Athlone

Education, News

Students interested in studying at NUI Galway are invited to an information evening in Athlone this Thursday, November 17th. Students interested in undergraduate or postgraduate courses are welcome to attend. Parents, guardians and guidance counsellors are also particularly welcome to the event which runs from 7pm to 9pm in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone. The evening …

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Broadband in Roscommon ranks low on Speed Survey

Business, News

The average speed broadband in Roscommon ranks 24th out of the 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland according to a new report by Switcher.ie, the independent price comparison website and switching service. The survey, which is based on the average of a minimum 50 speed tests carried out on Switcher.ie between August 1st 2015 …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Broadband Report underlines problems in Rural Ireland

Business, Current Affairs, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that today’s report from Switcher.ie on broadband speeds in Ireland underlines what he has been saying on the issue over the past two years. “It is costing investment and jobs that workers and businesses have to move to bigger towns and cities to get a proper broadband signal” added Michael Fitzmaurice. …

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