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Roscommon Hospital waiting lists increased in September

Over 2,600 people are waiting on a consultant appointments at Roscommon Hospital and 1,900 people are waiting for Inpatient/Day Procedures at the Hospital according to the latest monthly figures from the National Treatment Purchase fund. A breakdown of the Inpatient/Day figures for Roscommon Hospital shows that: – 1,651 People are waiting on “Plastic Surgery” procedures, […]

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“Forgotten Farmer Must Be Remembered In Budget” – Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Current Affairs, Farming

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has urged Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to make a case in the Budget for a top up payment from national resources in tomorrow’s Budget for “the forgotten farmers.” This term relates to a group who who missed out by not meeting the criteria to qualify under the National Reserve or Young Farmer

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Roscommon News – the week that was, October 10th

News

A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news stories on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days as well as some which you may have missed. Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 Oran native Sean Mulryan launched a €700m development in Dublin’s Docklands. #4 Our report from the Draws in yesterday’s Junior A

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Roscommon businesses shortlisted for Irish Auto Trade Awards

Business, News, Roscommon town Kilteevan, Strokestown

Two Roscommon businesses have been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Auto Trade Awards 2017, taking place in Citywest Hotel in Dublin on Saturday, October 22nd. The awards are a celebration of excellence in the Irish auto trade in Ireland, a sector that accounts for over 35,000 jobs. Kelly Trucks, Strokestown are nominated for the HCV

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Eugene Murphy calls for prescription charge reduction in Budget 2017

Current Affairs, Health, News

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to cut prescription charges for medical card holders in the upcoming budget. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy pointed out that the previous Fine Gael – Labour Government oversaw a five-fold increase in prescription charges, which has resulted in many people struggling to

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Applications invited for Roscommon Municipal District Funding Scheme

News

Roscommon County Council are inviting Community groups in the Roscommon Municipal District area to apply for funding from the Roscommon Municipal District discretionary fund. The funding is available under the following headings: – Dereliction – Infrastructure – Festivals and Fairs – Economic & Community Development – Tourism The minimum amount of funding that a group

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“Workers could be due a PAYE rebate” – Michael Fitzmaurice

Business, Current Affairs, News

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says workers could be due a PAYE rebate on last year’s contributions as there were 53 weeks in the 2015 “Tax year”. Commenting the possibility of a PAYE Rebate Deputy Fitzmaurice said “This (53 weeks in the Tax year) is something that people may have noticed on their last pay cheque

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Man dies following collision near Strokestown

News, Strokestown

Updated: Saturday, 2pm. Gardai have confirmed that a man in his 50s has died following a collision between a Motorbike and a Tractor on the N5 between Strokestown and Scramogue. The incident occurred at approximately 8pm and the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased has been named locally as Eamonn Mulleady, a

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HSE downplay rumours of closure of Roscommon Mental Health Facilities

Health, News

The HSE has downplay rumours that a large number of Roscommon Mental Health Facilities are set to be closed over the coming weeks. A statement released a short time ago said “The HSE National Director for Mental Health Services commissioned a review of mental health services in Roscommon last year. While this review is still

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Centra launches Live Well Initiatives to benefit Irish Cancer Society

Health, News

Centra ambassador and top blogger Pippa O’Connor launched Centra’s Live Well initiatives to benefit the Irish Cancer Society Action Breast Cancer programme(ABC). Picture Credit: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland Centra’s campaign aims to promotes healthy living and encourages people to Live Well during Irish Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness month. There is strong evidence that people can

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Eugene Murphy – Changes to Mental Health services are “a recipe for disaster”

Current Affairs, Health, News

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy is seeking urgent clarification in relation to the serious threat of closure over a number of psychiatric day centres in County Roscommon. Deputy Murphy said the impending changes to mental health services in the county will have a devastating effect on clients, their families and communities and is “clearly more

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No comment from HSE on Roscommon Mental Health facilities

Current Affairs, Health, News

There has been no statement from the HSE, Minister for Health or Junior Minister for Mental Health regarding the closure or possible downgrading of a number of Mental Health facilities in Roscommon. At a meeting on Wednesday staff at the Willow Grove Day Centre and the Renbrack Hostel in Boyle were informed that their facilities

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Roscommon in Croke Park – for Investment and Jobs November 3rd

Business, News

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, myITdepartment and Castlemine Farm are just some of the successful Roscommon businesses joining other businesses across the Upper Shannon Erne region to showcase this region as a top destination for inward investment by sharing their story in Croke Park at an expo and seminar on Thursday Nov 3rd from 5-8pm. The event is

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Eugene Murphy – Alarmingly low levels of Garda reservists in locality

Current Affairs, News

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that the Roscommon/Longford Garda division has the second lowest number of Garda reservists in the country and he is hopeful that plans to recruit 300 new reserves annually will have a direct impact on the region. Eugene Murphy raised the issue of the alarmingly low numbers

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Food Safety Authority temporarily close four Roscommon eateries

Business, Castlerea, News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have revealed that four food businesses in County Roscommon received temporary closure orders during September. The Food Safety Authority issued a Closure Order under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 to Big Bites Take Away, Roscommon town. Temporary Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998

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