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Minister Katherine Zappone to visit Roscommon this afternoon

Minister Katherine Zappone to visit Roscommon this afternoon

The Minister for Children & Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone will visit three projects in County Roscommon this afternoon. Her visit will begin at the Cuan Bhride Childcare Centre, Fourmilehouse, at 3.30pm where she will meet staff and children. The visit coincides with this morning’s announcement by Minister Zappone that from today grants of up to […]

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Maura Hopkins welcomes launch of Pharmacy Minor Ailment Scheme

Maura Hopkins welcomes launch of Pharmacy Minor Ailment Scheme

Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the inclusion of Roscommon Town in the Pharmacy Minor Ailment Scheme pilot. Senator Hopkins said, “The scheme allows Medical Card holders to receive treatment for common illnesses directly from their local community pharmacist, without the need for a visit to their GP. At present Medical Card holders need to receive

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“De-designation of 46 NHA’s welcomed” by Michael Fitzmaurice TD

“De-designation of 46 NHA’s welcomed” by Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the recent de-designation of 46 Natural Heritage Areas and has called on the Government to fulfil their other promises on the Turf Cutting issue over the coming months. The Independent TD said “It (the de-designation) was announced three years ago, but the Government never brought the legislation forward. As part

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Eugene Murphy says no decision made on alignment of Boyle Primary Care Centre

Eugene Murphy says no decision made on alignment of Boyle Primary Care Centre

Eugene Murphy TD has received assurances from the HSE that no decision has been made in relation to aligning the Boyle Primary Care Centre with the North Western Division. The Fianna Fail Deputy said that concerns had been raised through his constituency office that the Boyle based Primary Care Centre may be about to come

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls on Government to address broadband “black spot”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls on Government to address broadband “black spot”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the government to address the broadband “black spot” in the West of Ireland, in light of new employment figures. “Is it any wonder that the employment figures in the Western area are not growing when we see the shocking number of homes and businesses that have no access to

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Michael Fitzmaurice says Government should not interfere “Brexit” referendum

Michael Fitzmaurice says Government should not interfere “Brexit” referendum

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the Irish Government should not interfere in the forthcoming EU “Brexit” referendum and allow the British people to make up their own minds. “The British people should be given time and space to make up their minds on what they should do about EU membership. My own view is that

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Housing crisis is “biggest of the many challenges” says Michael Fitzmaurice

Housing crisis is “biggest of the many challenges” says Michael Fitzmaurice

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that every possible solution, including emergency legislation, will have to be used in order to address the Housing crisis – which he refers to as “The biggest of the many challenges facing the new Government.” “Every single TD in the Dail is in agreement that the housing crisis must be tackled

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Michael Fitzmaurice releases details of contribution to programme for Government

Michael Fitzmaurice releases details of contribution to programme for Government

Michael Fitzmaurice TD released a statement this morning outlining a range of measures which he has helped secure in the programmes for Government. The very comprehensive set of proposals cover social housing, health, broadband, education, infrastructure, agriculture, personal finances and much more. Among the local items contained in the document are: – A commitment that

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