Denis Naughten

Medical Cards

Cancer does not discriminate by age, neither should medical cards – Naughten

Roscommon Galway election candidate Denis Naughten has called for the extension of medical cards to all those diagnosed with cancer, regardless of age. “While I welcome the step previously taken by Minister Varadkar to give all children diagnosed with cancer a medical card, the fact is that cancer does not discriminate by age. Everyone diagnosed …

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Roscommon Hospital Urgent Care Centre must treat more patients – Naughten

Denis Naughten has called on the Minister for Health and the Saolta Hospital Group to expand the services currently available at Roscommon Hospital to cater for more patients who need to see a doctor urgently. “Things have gone so bad in many of the major A&E departments that patients, particularly older people, are postponing getting …

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General Election 2016

Naughten uses election literature to save lives and reduce crime

Local Independent candidate in the upcoming general election, Denis Naughten, has decided to put his money where his mouth is and instead of promoting himself has decided to provide each home in his constituency with a card that will help to save lives by assisting ambulances and also reduce crime, particularly against older people. The …

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Trombones more important than toddlers tax system? – Naughten

Speaking on one of the flaws in the Irish tax system Roscommon-Galway Election Candidate Denis Naughten has asked “Why are Trombones more important than toddlers ?” “We have developed a crazy tax system which gives recognition to those playing the trombone but ignores the costs associated with raising children” , states Denis Naughten. “Under our …

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denis naughten Ireland's Camino

Roscommon key to development of “Ireland’s Camino”

The “Beara Breifne Way” walking/cycle route from County Cork to Cavan “has the potential to become Ireland’s Camino route” and Denis Naughten has stated he wants to prioritise the completion which would include stages through Roscommon and East Galway This walking and cycling trail is based on the historic march of O’Sullivan Beara in 1603 …

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Naughten reiterates commitment to fight for reinstatement of emergency services

Denis Naughten has reiterated his commitment to continue to fight to secure the reinstatement of emergency services at Roscommon Hospital in light of what he has described as “negative and misleading campaigning”. “I have proven my commitment to Roscommon Hospital and, in particular, to emergency services at the hospital and I will continue, if re-elected, …

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