Current Affairs

Roscommon Hospital Eugene Murphy Domnick Connolly Michael Fitzmaurice Roscommon Mental Health

Eugene Murphy slams treatment waiting lists increase by 47% as outrageous

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy, has expressed his outrage over waiting list figures that show that 78,499 patients are now waiting for in-patient / day case surgery. Eugene Murphy said “Waiting lists for hospital procedures have been on a persistent upward trend for some two years now. The corresponding figure for August 2014 was 53,431 …

Eugene Murphy slams treatment waiting lists increase by 47% as outrageous Read More »

Roscommon Galway Election Results Enda Kenny ECMI Group Water Schemes Orkambi Tax Relief on Health Insurance Citizens Assembly Vacant Property Scheme Valuation Services Action Plan for Rural Development CLÁR Funding Michael Fitzmaurice Denis Naughten Leaving Cert Roscommon Mental Health Insurance Premiums diesel prices PAYE rebate budget Affordable Childcare Scheme Athlone Boundary Joan Burke Finian McGrath

“Infrastructure deficit in the West is costing jobs”- Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Government must improve the infrastructure of the West of Ireland in order to create a “level the playing field” and help aid job creation. Deputy Fitzmaurice said “The latest employment figures from the IDA shows clearly that the West of Ireland and other rural areas are falling further …

“Infrastructure deficit in the West is costing jobs”- Michael Fitzmaurice TD Read More »

Maura Hopkins Rural Economic Development

Maura Hopkins “Roscommon to benefit from €5m Rural Economic Development initiative”

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that communities in Roscommon are to benefit from a €5 million national initiative to support Rural Economic Development. Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys announced details of a new phase of the Rural Economic Development Zones (REDZ) initiative, to stimulate economic development in …

Maura Hopkins “Roscommon to benefit from €5m Rural Economic Development initiative” Read More »

Grangemore Lough Mask Water Supply frank feighan Elphin Health Centre Colaiste Chiarain Ballaghaderreen Athlone Boundary Sports Capital Grant

Frank Feighan welcomes new LEADER programme for Roscommon

Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the news that Roscommon LEADER Partnership is planning to launch the new LEADER funding programme for the county next month. Senator Feighan said “The LEADER 2014-2020 Funding Agreement for Roscommon has already been signed by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys. I now understand …

Frank Feighan welcomes new LEADER programme for Roscommon Read More »

Eugene Murphy Scramogue Jadotville Roscommon Council Housing home care package

IDA Jobs show Roscommon has been “severely neglected” – Eugene Murphy

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy says the 2015 county breakdown on IDA Ireland job figures debunks the Government’s claim that it is spreading FDI jobs fairly across the whole country. “In a recent Parliamentary Question reply that my party colleague Niall Collins TD received from Minister Mitchell O’Connor, the county by county data …

IDA Jobs show Roscommon has been “severely neglected” – Eugene Murphy Read More »

Michael Fitzmaurice Knowledge Transfer Scheme Roscommon Mental Health Services Norwegian Air Fair Deal Scheme

Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls more funding for the repair of rural Roads

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for the Government to provide “a substantial increase in funding” to Local Authorities for the repair of rural Roads. The Independent Deputy said “With the budget approaching, additional funding for the repair and maintenance of the rural road network should be at or near the top of the Government spending …

Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls more funding for the repair of rural Roads Read More »

Eugene Murphy Orkambi Home Care package Home Carer Tax Credit

Eugene Murphy: Residents raise serious concerns over flooding consultation process

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on the OPW and Flood Relief Eugene Murphy has expressed concern about some of the proposals contained in the Government’s draft flooding strategy for the Shannon region. The document, which is open for public consultation, includes plans for concrete barriers, which locals say will exacerbate the problem. Deputy Murphy commented, “The consultation …

Eugene Murphy: Residents raise serious concerns over flooding consultation process Read More »

Grangemore Lough Mask Water Supply frank feighan Elphin Health Centre Colaiste Chiarain Ballaghaderreen Athlone Boundary Sports Capital Grant

Senator Frank Feighan highlights Garda recruitment campaign

Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the ongoing Garda recruitment campaign, which was launched recently by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald. Senator Feighan said “I would encourage all those interested in joining An Garda Síochána to visit the website of the Public Appointments Service and submit their application at www.publicjobs.ie. The closing date …

Senator Frank Feighan highlights Garda recruitment campaign Read More »

Eugene Murphy Scramogue Jadotville Roscommon Council Housing home care package

Eugene Murphy TD: CFRAM studies out of touch with people’s views

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the CFRAM plans which were on display in Roscommon Town and Athleague last week as being completely out of touch with the views and knowledge of local people. Eugene Murphy said “In my opinion the CFRAM studies in Athleague and Roscommon are completely out of touch …

Eugene Murphy TD: CFRAM studies out of touch with people’s views Read More »

Eugene Murphy Scramogue Jadotville Roscommon Council Housing home care package

Eugene Murphy TD: Students being forced to commute to College due to rental crisis

Eugene Murphy TD has said the combination of rising rental prices and lack of supply of accommodation is prohibiting a large proportion of third level students from living within a reasonable distance of their campus. Deputy Murphy noted that the publication of the latest Daft rental report showed rents rose by 3.9% between April and …

Eugene Murphy TD: Students being forced to commute to College due to rental crisis Read More »

Four Roads Rahara Kiltoom Michael Fitzmaurice

Michael Fitzmaurice TD: Lough Funshinagh pipe must be installed

Michael Fitzmaurice TD had written to the Minister with responsibility for the OPW, Sean Canny, urging him to provide funding to install a pipe from Lough Funshinagh to the Shannon. The Independent TD said “It is now obvious to everyone involved, and especially those who are “trying to kick the Can down the road” with …

Michael Fitzmaurice TD: Lough Funshinagh pipe must be installed Read More »

River Shannon Flood Michael Fitzmaurice Denis Naughten Flood Risk Management Shannon Shannon System Flood Alliance

Michael Fitzmaurice “dismayed and very disappointed” over CFRAM Plans

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says he has been left “dismayed and very disappointed” over the lack of development in the Draft Flood Management Plans. The Independent TD said “I attended the CFRAM public consultations in both Roscommon Town and Athleague on Wednesday and I have to say that I was dismayed and very disappointed as what …

Michael Fitzmaurice “dismayed and very disappointed” over CFRAM Plans Read More »

Eugene Murphy Scramogue Jadotville Roscommon Council Housing home care package

Eugene Murphy TD welcomes contracts for newly qualified Nurses

Local Fianna Fail Deputy Eugene Murphy TD has welcomed comments by the Minister for Health Simon Harris in relation to contracts for newly qualified Nurses. Eugene Murphy said “We have lost so many highly qualified and skilled nurses over the years as they opt for employment options overseas. Perhaps some of that brain drain can …

Eugene Murphy TD welcomes contracts for newly qualified Nurses Read More »

Roscommon Hospital Frank Feighan

Green Light given for Rehab Unit at Roscommon Hospital

The Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has announced that €1.5 Million has been allocated for the design and planning of the new rehabilitation unit at Roscommon Hospital. Picture Credit: twitter.com/simonharrisTD The news came at the official opening of the €5.5 million Endoscopy Unit at Roscommon Hospital this morning. The announcement brings many months of …

Green Light given for Rehab Unit at Roscommon Hospital Read More »