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EU Chiefs must pay attention to Brexit vote and change or EU is doomed- Michael Fitzmaurice TD

EU Chiefs must pay attention to Brexit vote and change or EU is doomed- Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Commenting on Britain’s decision to leave the EU Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “The British people have delivered a very blunt message to those who run the EU. If there are no reforms on the way they do their business then the break up of the EU will happen in the coming years”. “Despite an intense […]

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Eugene Murphy calls for Tarmonbarry Garda Station to be reopened

Eugene Murphy calls for Tarmonbarry Garda Station to be reopened

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Justice to ensure that Tarmonbarry Garda Station is included in the review, which will examine the reopening of Garda Stations in certain areas. Tarmonbarry is one of seven stations in the constituency which were closed since 2012. Deputy Murphy commented, “Garda resources

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Denis Naughten has frank meeting  on Sliabh Ban project

Denis Naughten has frank meeting on Sliabh Ban project

Minister Denis Naughten has described his meeting with Coillte yesterday’s regarding the wind farm development at Sliabh Ban as “frank and constructive”. “Throughout the week I have had discussions with Bord Na Mona, Roscommon County Council and my own officials in Inland Fisheries with regard to the flooding within the vacancy of Sliabh Ban,” explained

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Minister Denis Naughten announces €500,000 in Energy Grants for Roscommon

Minister Denis Naughten announces €500,000 in Energy Grants for Roscommon

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten TD has announced that a number of projects in Roscommon will share in Government grants worth more than €500,000 under this year’s Better Energy Communities scheme. The funds will provide for energy efficiency upgrades to Drumboylan National School, the Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon, Roscommon

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Johnstown native Rosa Shine scoops prestigious Fulbright Award

Johnstown native Rosa Shine scoops prestigious Fulbright Award

Johnstown native Rosa Shine, a PhD candidate in the Biomechanics Research Centre NUI Galway has been announced as one of 39 Fulbright Awards. Picture Credit: Conor McCabe Since 1957, the Fulbright Awards are given annually by the Irish and U.S. governments and provide Irish students, scholars, and professionals with the opportunity to study, lecture, and

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No decision made to transfer Monksland Primary Care Centre

No decision made to transfer Monksland Primary Care Centre

No decision has been made to transfer Monksland Primary Care Centre from the Mayo/Galway/Roscommon HSE area to the North Leinster HSE area, which includes Westmeath. The news follows a query put forward by Senator Terry Leyden as part of “Commencement matters” in the Seanad yesterday. Senator Leyden sought assurances from the Minister for Health on

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Roscommon 1916/2016 Centenary Programme captured in Verse and Prose

Roscommon 1916/2016 Centenary Programme captured in Verse and Prose

A fascinating exhibition opened in King House, Boyle yesterday evening which captures the impact of Roscommon’s 1916/2016 Centenary Programme in verse and prose. The project is part of the 1916/2016 Centenary Programme for County Roscommon and was conceived and coordinated by Gerry Boland. Writers who were born in Roscommon or who have a strong connection

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Responsibility for bin charges designated to Minister Denis Naughten

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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HSE incompetence could cause pensioners inhumane suffering- Michael Fitzmaurice

HSE incompetence could cause pensioners inhumane suffering- Michael Fitzmaurice

“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

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

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

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

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

Flash Flooding cannot happen again – Michael Fitzmaurice TD

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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