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“Widespread confusion over commercial rates could have been avoided” – Murphy

Business, Current Affairs

Widespread confusion over commercial rates valuations could have been avoided if the Valuation Office had explained the new system to business people throughout County Roscommon prior to the delivery of letters last week- that’s according to Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. Commenting on the issue Deputy Murohy said “There was widespread anger, frustration …

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Senator Frank Feighan highlights free Sports Capital Grant workshops

Sport

Senator Frank Feighan has received confirmation from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport that free advice workshops to assist clubs and organisations interested in making an application under the 2017 Sports Capital Grant scheme will be held. “I have confirmed that the two nearest regional workshops will take place at the Athlone Institute of …

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Minister Denis Naughten confirms new model for special education resources

Current Affairs, Education

Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that a new model for the allocation of Special Education Teaching Resources to both primary and secondary schools will be introduced from September. In a statement released earlier Denis Naughten said that this new model will be a fairer and better way to allocate resources to support children with Special …

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Eugene Murphy TD – Rural Home renovation Grants welcomed, action needed on rural job creation

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the rural renovation home grants to restore properties in small towns and villages as a part of the Governments long term Action Plan for Rural Ireland but added that the proposal needs to be in addition to an action plan on jobs for rural Ireland. Commenting on the …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – HSE owe Farmers an apology over Fair Deal accusation

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the HSE should apologise to the Farming community following an allegation that farm families are leaving elderly relatives in hospital beds rather than sending them to a nursing home in order to protect their inheritance. Commenting on the story, which appeared in today’s Irish Times, Michael Fitzmaurice said “It is …

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Commercial Rates system causing confusion – Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Business, Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that the new system for informing business owners of Commercial Rates for properties has caused “confusion, misunderstanding and anger among ratepayers”. Commenting on the issue earlier Michael Fitzmaurice said that there is an onus on Local Authorities to explain the new system to business people. “I have been contacted by …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Flooding problems must be addressed in new Dail term”

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for action on local flooding issues following commencement of the nex Dáil term in the coming days. Commenting earlier Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “With the new Dail term starting this week it is imperative that the problems that arose last year at Ardmullen, Lough Funshinagh, Athleague, Castleplunkett, Bushfield and Boyle …

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Alternative providers being assessed for local Youth Services

Current Affairs, Education, News

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs have confirmed that replacement youth services will be established in the county by the end of this month. The news comes following the withdrawal of funding to Youth Work Ireland, which operated Youth services in Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon town and Ballygar. The Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board and …

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Local TDs call for Rural Routes on the Bus Eireann Expressway service to be protected

Current Affairs

Two local TDs have called on the Minister for Transport to ensure that the Rural Routes on the Bus Eireann Expressway service are saved, adding that they are “vital” for rural Ireland. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says “Bus Eireann’s financial position has worsened considerably since Minister Ross took office. However it seems that the …

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Murphy calls for Minister Zappone to intervene over withdrawal of Youth Work Ireland funding

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone to immediately make a statement in relation to the closure of the Phoenix Youth Centre in Ballaghaderreen which is operated by Youth Work Ireland. Deputy Murphy said he was alarmed by the decision of the Department of Children …

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“Questions remain to be answered” on EPOC at former Abbeyfield Hotel says Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Current Affairs

Following on from yesterday’s briefing on the proposed EPOC at the former Abbeyfield Hotel Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that “opportunities were missed and questions remain to be answered.” On Sunday night Deputy Fitzmaurice submitted 15 questions to the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton, regarding the Centre and the process of …

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Positive meeting held with Department Officials on Ballaghaderreen Refugee Centre

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, News

Local politicians held a broadly positive meeting with the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton TD yesterday to discuss the proposed Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre at the former Abbeyfield Hotel, in Ballaghaderreen. Among those in attendance were TDs Eugene Murphy and Michael Fitzmaurice and Senators Maura Hopkins, Frank Feighan and …

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Mayo TD proposes that Ballaghaderreen be removed from Roscommon Constituency

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Lisa Chambers has made a submission to the Constituency Commission proposing that the greater Ballaghaderreen area be included in a new 5 Seat Mayo/West Roscommon Dáil Constituency. The submission aims to restore Mayo to a 5 Seat Constituency, which was the case up until the 2012 Constituency Commission Report which …

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Elderly Constituent in danger of being wheelchair bound following latest cancellation of urgent Operation – Michael Fitzmaurice

Health

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has written to An Taoiseach asking him to recall the Dail to “try and get a handle on the crisis in Health”. The move comes following the case of a local woman who has had an urgent operation cancelled three times, despite being told last year that she could be wheelchair bound …

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