Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says the external review into Roscommon mental health services must not be used as a beating stick to downgrade existing services. Commenting on the review, which commenced in August 2015 Eugene Murphy stressed that repeated delays in the delivery of the report were simply not acceptable and he noted that
Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has expressed concern over what he deems a ‘cloak and dagger’ approach to a proposed wind farm development in the Roscommon Town area. Eugene Murphy TD attended a meeting on Monday night in Castlecoote Community Centre to discuss a potential windfarm development in the area including Aghagad, Aghagower,
Young people and the elderly are bearing the brunt of exorbitant motor insurance costs and a root and branch reform of the insurance system is necessary- that’s according to Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. Eugene Murphy was speaking in the Dáil recently on the debate on the Motor Insurance Working Group Report. Deputy
The Maurice McCabe debacle has rightly sent shockwaves throughout the country and there is a serious crisis as the public are losing their belief and faith in State agencies- that’s according to Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. Speaking in the Dáil chamber during the Motion of Confidence, Eugene Murphy said that if the
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy believes that spare capacity in private nursing homes should be used to relieve overcrowding. Eugene Murphy was commenting on figures which showed that capacity levels in State-run nursing homes has dropped by 18% in the past six years while there are spare beds available in private nursing homes which could
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that over 130 children are currently waiting for an assessment with a child psychologist in County Roscommon with some children waiting over a year for an appointment. Eugene Murphy recently tabled a parliamentary question with the Minister for Health Simon Harris in relation to
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to introduce a stabilisation unit at Roscommon Hospital. Eugene Murphy believes that establishing the unit in Roscommon Hospital and a minor A & E Unit at Merlin Park could help alleviate pressure on waiting lists in University College Hospital Galway. Speaking
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for the forgotten soldiers from the Battle of Jadotville to be recognised for their leadership and bravery by the awarding of medals which is long overdue. Deputy Murphy was speaking last week following a presentation in Leinster House by retired Commandant Leo Quinlan on the ‘unfinished business’ of
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The Revenue Commissioners need to undertake a public awareness campaign to ensure that all those who qualify for the Home Carer Tax Credit are actually aware of it, according to the Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. “A recent survey from taxback.com indicated that almost two thirds of people in Ireland are unaware of
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said farmers throughout Roscommon and Galway are being treated like second class citizens as the delays in the Department of Agriculture making payments under the GLAS and AEOS schemes are totally unacceptable. Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister to intervene to relieve the financial pressure many family farms
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said the €11.4 million roads funding for County Roscommon falls way short of what is needed to repair the road network in a county which suffered utter devastation in the aftermath of recent flooding. Eugene Murphy raised the issue in the Dáil during this week as part of Private Members
Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has called for works on the Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore and North Roscommon to be fast-tracked as a matter of urgency following the publication of the EPA Remedial Action List. Commenting on the findings of the report Eugene Murphy said “The four plants which still remain on the RAL are Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore,
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on the Office of Public Works & Flood Relief Eugene Murphy moved a Bill in the Dáil today which will help address flooding issues along the river Shannon. The Electricity Supply Amendment Bill 2017 removes outdated water level restrictions on ESB regulated lakes along the Shannon. Commenting on the Bill Eugene Murphy
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that the Department of Health has approved a replacement post for a child psychologist for County Roscommon. Eugene Murphy has been working on the issue over the past month and raised it with the Minister of State Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy at today’s (Tuesday) Dáil sitting.
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the confirmation that the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board will be providing a range of youth services on an interim basis. Earlier this month is was confirmed that funding had been withdrawn from Youth Work Ireland for a number of projects across Roscommon/East Galway. Eugene Murphy
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