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Responsibility for bin charges designated to Minister Denis Naughten

Responsibility for the proposes system of Bin charges and related matters has now been designated to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Denis Naughten TD. The move came following the official sign-off by Cabinet on the name change and remit of Minister Naughten’s Department. On Tuesday Minister Simon Coveney, who had held responsibility

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Meteor & eir Mobile Launch #lovedata Campaign

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The Irish continue to be one of the prolific social media users in the world and their appetite for data remains at an all-time high. Topping the favourites list is Facebook; Twitter is a close second and Instagram continues to be increasingly popular, particularly with younger users. Against this backdrop, eir Mobile and Meteor are

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HSE incompetence could cause pensioners inhumane suffering- Michael Fitzmaurice

Current Affairs, Health, News

“HSE incompetence could lead to inhumane suffering among pensioners who are threatened with leg amputation” says Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice. Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for the Roscommon/Galway constituency, has slammed the HSE for their inhumane stance on not funding a vital medical device which could potentially save patients the torment of having their leg amputated. The

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Eugene Murphy calls for council to ensure all planning regulations in relation to Sliabh Ban Turbines are adhered to

Current Affairs, Local News, News, Strokestown, Tarmonbarry Scramogue

Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has called on Roscommon County Council to ensure that all planning regulations in relation to the Sliabh Ban wind turbine development have been adhered to as part of the investigations into the recent flash floods in the area. Deputy Murphy raised the issue of the flash floods in

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“Ireland should consider rejoining the Commonwealth” – Senator Frank Feighan

Current Affairs, News

Senator Frank Feighan has called for Ireland to have a debate on the matter of rejoining the (British) Commonwealth. Speaking in Seanad Éireann this morning he said “Last weekend, I noted with great interest the celebrations of the 125th birthday of John A. Costello. As Senators will know, he was the leader of Fine Gael,

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Flash Flooding cannot happen again – Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Current Affairs, News

Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice says it’s unacceptable for Coillte to say that there is no link between the work the semi-state has carried out on Sliabh Bán and heavy localised flooding in the surrounding areas last week. Michael Fitzmaurice TD has been in contact with Roscommon County Council this week who are investigating the matter.

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Lough Ree RNLI volunteer presented with Gold Badge for service

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Lough Ree RNLI Treasurer Mr. Vincent Rafter, was recently presented with a Gold Badge at RNLI Annual Presentation of Awards to mark his years of service to the charity. Picture Credit: RNLI/Tara Murphy Mr Rafter was presented with his award by RNLI Chairman Charles Hunter-Pease. Vincent has been the Treasurer of Athlone/Lough Ree RNLI since

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IFA launch major campaign on Farm incomes

Farming, News

Urgent action is needed to address the deepening farm income crisis, IFA President Joe Healy said today at a briefing for TDs and Senators in Dublin. Today’s briefing is the start of a major IFA campaign to secure measures that will relieve the extreme income pressure being felt by farmers in almost every sector and

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New name for amalgamated Primary Schools in Roscommon town

Education, Local News, News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran has announced that the New Primary School that will be formed in Roscommon Town following the amalgamation of Scoil Mhuire NS and the Abbey Boys NS in September 2017 will be called St Coman’s Wood Primary School. The announcement follows consultation with all the stakeholders involved by the Amalgamation Steering

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Lens factory to begin manufacturing in July – Maura Hopkins

Business, Current Affairs, Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that Biotech Europe, formerly known as Moss Vision, will commence the manufacturing of lenses at their Roscommon town facility in July. The news was confirmed to Senator Maura Hopkins following a visit to the facility yesterday (Monday June 20th). Welcoming the news she said “This development is of

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Roscommon County Council Civic HQ officially opened

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Thousands attended last Fridays Open Day at the Roscommon County Council Civic HQ. A series of events and exhibitions took place between 11:30am and 6pm with the highlight being the official opening by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment Denis Naughten. Below are a selection of images from the day courtesy of Glynn’s

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GMIT offers 136 free places on five new Springboard courses

Education, News

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is pleased to offer 136 free places on four new part-time courses and one full time course at two of its campuses from September. The places have been made available under the Government-funded Springboard Higher Education initiative, announced recently by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, and the

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Minister Denis Naughten to meet Coillte over flooding

Current Affairs, News

Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Denis Naughten TD, is to discuss the recent flooding on Sliabh Ban with officials from Coillte later this week, he has confirmed. Denis Naughten said “I visited one of the sites of the flooding last Thursday night and listened to the very genuine concerns and legitimate questions expressed

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Eugene Murphy TD calls for clarity on pay-by-weight bin charges

Current Affairs, News

Fianna Fáil Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to provide urgent clarification surrounding the costs of the new pay by weight system for disposal of waste as he warned the situation may fast become “a fiasco on the scale of Irish Water.” Eugene Murphy said that transparency and clarification was necessary

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Eugene Murphy TD receives undertaking from Coillte to investigate flooding

Current Affairs, Local News, News, Strokestown

Deputy Eugene Murphy has received an undertaking from Coillte that they will fully investigate the issue of flash flooding in the wider Strokestown area. The Fianna Fail spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief said torrential rain in County Roscommon has caused widespread damage. Homes, roads and bridges in Strokestown, Curraghroe, Doughill, Tarmonbarry, Scramogue and

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