The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’ Donovan TD, have announced today that €30m is being made available under the Sports Capital Programme to develop sports infrastructure around the country. Online applications will be accepted from the 23rd January to the …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten recently announced that he has secured at least €30m in grant funding for the Better Energy Communities Scheme in 2017 and he is urging communities across Roscommon to apply. Commenting on the news Denis Naughten said the Scheme aims to support, inspire and mobilise communities to take control of their own …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed the Cabinet has approved an additional allocation of €1m for improvements in the National Ambulance Service in 2017, as part of the overall HSE Service Plan. Minister Denis Naughten also confirmed that the 2017 HSE Service Plan includes a commitment to develop protocols for the transport of patients to …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that Cabinet has approved the allocation of medical cards for all children who qualify for Domiciliary Care Allowance, as well as a reduction in the prescription charge for medical card holders aged over 70. “This is a welcome decision to give medical cards to all children who qualify for …
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The allocation of Government funding to improve road safety within the vicinity of schools in counties Roscommon and Galway will reduce speed and save lives, claims local Minister Denis Naughten. “Over €1/2m has been allocated in Clár funding to Galway and Roscommon County Councils to slow down traffic close to schools around the constituency,” says …
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The Department of Health has announced that Irish Wheelchair Association’s Centre in Donamon is set to receive a €63,982 grant from the National Lottery. The money will go towards the cost of purchasing ceiling tracking hoists which will assist with mobility of the guests at the Cuisle Holiday Centre. The news has been welcomed by …
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The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten is urging community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding that will provide people with basic internet skills training under his Department’s new “Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme”. The Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme is a key part of the Government’s National …
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has announced that 91 Roscommon Schools are to receive a Minor Works Grant for the 2016/2017 school year. Each grant is worth €5,500 per school plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil. The 91 Roscommon Schools are set to receive the funding …
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Minister Denis Naughten has suggested that offering pre-clearance facilities for freight and cargo companies shipping from Ireland to the USA could provide a big economic boost to Ireland. Pre-clearance facilities are currently enjoyed by air travel passengers and Denis Naughten believes the Port of Foynes, in Limerick, could benefit from the idea which would significantly …
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The announcement of a relocation scheme for homes affected by last year’s severe flooding has been warmly welcomed by local Minister Denis Naughten. Commenting on the news Minister Denis Naughten said “This scheme is something I have been working on since the flooding last winter which had such a devastating effect on a number of …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that the Cabinet has approved a new law which will help to speed up emergency flood relief works within the River Shannon catchment and the catchment areas of other rivers throughout the country. The new law which is included in the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill …
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Minister Denis Naughten has sought a detailed statement from the HSE following last Friday’s meeting on the future of the mental health services in County Roscommon. Speaking earlier Minister Denis Naughten said that while the meeting was “robust” and Mr. Tony Canavan, who heads up the local health services, was “left in no doubt about …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has been informed by the HSE that it expects to be in a position to publish the independent review into the Roscommon mental health services in the coming weeks. The review which was ordered in part due to serious concerns over the operation of Roscommon Mental Health services raised publicly by …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of funding to improve a network of marked walks through Roscommon and Galway. Minister Michael Ring has allocated over €750,000 to enhance aspects of the Beara Breifne Way walking/cycle route from County Cork to Cavan, via Roscommon and East Galway, that “has the potential to become Ireland’s …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the introduction of a new law which will remove the Natural Heritage Area designation on the Suck Callows. Commenting on the news Denis Naughten said “The fact that the Callows were designated could have delayed the removal of blockages in the river which contributed to recent flooding so this …
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