The expansion of an existing medical device facility in Ballinasloe, which will create 100 new jobs, has been described as “a major boost for the future of the town” by local Minister Denis Naughten. “The creation of 100 jobs in Ballinasloe is the equivalent of 1000 jobs for Galway City, but what is far more …
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The Fianna Fail Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief, Deputy Eugene Murphy has warned that many parts of counties Roscommon and Galway are only seven days rainfall away from another flooding crisis. Deputy Murphy made the comments during a motion he brought before the Dail last Thursday when he called on the Minister …
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Farmers need to give more emphasis to their health for quality of life and farm production reasons. This advice was given by Dr John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist in advance of International Men’s Health Week which runs from Monday 13 June to Sunday 19 June. The aim of the week is threefold as …
The Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force is holding a launch for their new: Drug and Alcohol Family Support Strategy on Wednesday, June 15th at 10am in the Ard Rí Hotel, Tuam. Family Support is an approach to working with children, young people, parents and families which is based on a style of work …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has warmly welcomed the announcement of the inclusion of Sheep Fencing in the list of eligible investment items in the TAMS II Scheme. Former Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney has been negotiating the inclusion of this measure for many months. Senator Hopkins, pictured above with the the current …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Government to act on the worsening employment and Infrastructure problems in the West of Ireland. The Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway said “Ministers in the Government would have people believe that the economy is flying with several job announcements making the headlines in recent months but the reality for …
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Oral hearings by An Bord Pleanála into appeals against plans to build over 30 Wind Turbines at Dysart and Skyvalley in South Roscommon will open tomorrow at The Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. Picture Credit: Irish Wind Energy Association / iwea.com In October 2011 Roscommon County Council granted permission to construct 14 Turbines in the greater Dysart …
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today launched a new website www.catchments.ie. which include maps and community-based stories which will make it easier for people to get information about water quality in Ireland and to get involved in protecting their local catchment. Picture Credit: Mike Shaughnessy The site has been developed in collaboration with the …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has criticised the Department of Agriculture for the delay in issuing TAMS approvals to Farmers wishing to commence developments. Deputy Fitzmaurice said “It is totally unacceptable that The Department of Agriculture are dragging their heels sending out approvals for farmers that want to dig slatted tanks and build sheds etc under TAMS. …
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Over 2367 people are waiting on an outpatient / first appointments at Roscommon Hospital and 1,249 people are waiting for Inpatient/Day Procedures at the Hospital according to the latest monthly figures from the National Treatment Purchase fund. Compared to the Figures publish in April the number waiting for outpatient appointments has increased from 2,200 and …
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Reacting to the latest Hospital waiting list figures Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that the situation is “approaching the point of total breakdown” and called on the Minister for Health to act immediately. In a statement released a short time ago the Independent TD said “Once again the figures for the numbers of people on …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has denied allegations made by Councillor Rachel Doherty at a recent meeting of Roscommon County Council, that he has failed to highlighting health issues in the Roscommon-Galway area. In a statement released a short time ago the Independent TD said “In response to allegations made at a recent Roscommon County Council meeting …
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The new school crest for Coláiste Chiaráin, the planned amalgamated school for West Athlone & South Roscommon has launched. All primary schools in the catchment area of St Aloysius College and St Joseph’s, Summerhill participated in the competition to design the Crest and the first prize winners were the 5th & 6th class pupils of …
Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway Michael Fitzmaurice has claimed that consumers are being duped by the Electricity companies. “Householders and business owners are being enticed to switch from one utility company to another by attractive discounts in electricity rates of up to 25%. These new contracts are usually for one year only and in many cases …
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The HSE have confirmed that funding for a 20 bed Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital Rehab Unit has been delayed. Just over 12 months ago funding of €7.85 million was announced for Unit, which is due to be constructed to the rear of the main hospital building. Earlier this week Consultant Geratrician at the …
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