Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy recently challenged Taoiseach Enda Kenny in the Dáil in relation to the lack of action to safeguard the post office network. Speaking during Questions to the Taoiseach during the Dáil this week, Deputy Murphy said that the vital post office service is in danger of collapsing and the Government …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to step up to the mark in terms of mental health funding. Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday evening during a debate on Mental Health during Private Members Business, Eugene Murphy said he wanted to ‘go off script and speak from the heart’ …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says new reports on broadband provision in Ireland confirm that Roscommon is falling way behind urban centres when it comes to quality high speed broadband. Commenting on yesterday’s report by Switcher.ie (more details here) Eugene Murphy said “It’s simply not acceptable that homes and businesses in Roscommon are only receiving …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said he is delighted that a new Dental X-Ray Machine has been procured for Merlin Park Hospital, Galway after he highlighted a scandalous situation whereby a child who was on a waiting list for almost three years for Orthodontic treatment had her appointment cancelled because of a lack of dental …
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Huge crowds turned out for the official opening of Deputy Eugene Murphy’s constituency offices in Roscommon Town and Strokestown by Micheál Martin yesterday. The Fianna Fail party leader praised Eugene Murphy for being a “voice of balance and reason within the parliamentary party.” Micheál Martin began his tour of the Roscommon/Galway constituency last Wednesday evening …
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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Flood Relief Eugene Murphy has given a cautious welcome to the recommendations of a new report, published by the Office of Public Works, to relocate families living in flood prone areas. The plan, which was approved by Cabinet this week, will see homeowners offered compensation to help them move, if they …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has said that the Government must address the implications for the entire public sector as a result of the pay agreement with representatives of members of An Garda Síochána. Commenting on the agreement Eugene Murphy said “While the expected cost of this pay agreement between the Government, the …
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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 contents of the report Eugene Murphy said “The four plants which remain on the Remedial Action List are Ballinlough/Loughglynn, …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the commitment by the Minister for Education Richard Bruton that Cloonfour NS will retain a second teacher post for the 2016/17 school year. Eugene Murphy has been working on this issue over the past number of months and has been in contact with the school and parents in …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has questioned the approach of Minister Richard Bruton to resolving the ASTI teachers’ strike, as students begin to feel the impact. Speaking after the first day of the strike Deputy Eugene Murphy commented “Minister Bruton needs to confirm a pathway on how teachers will have equality of treatment …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted a ‘scandalous situation’ whereby a child who was on a waiting list for almost 3 years for Orthodontic treatment had her appointment cancelled because of a lack of dental x-ray facilities in Merlin Park Hospital in Galway. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy TD said “This is an …
Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy believes that the delays in rolling out a national quality broadband on time will sound a death knell for many rural businesses struggling to survive as well as leaving rural dwellers and the farming community lagging behind their urban counterparts. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy says “Accessing …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said that his party’s special Dáil debate on Dementia and Alzheimer’s puts the spotlight on the necessary supports and services to ensure that every person living with dementia has the best possible quality of care, and above all, quality of life. The Fianna Fail Dáil debate on Dementia and Alzheimer’s …
Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the need for ambulance services in rural areas to be delivered in a more effective manner as only one in 15 ambulances are reaching patients in rural Ireland within the eight minute target. Deputy Murphy raised the matter through an oral question with Minister for Health …
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Local Politicians have spoken out on the recent Affordable Childcare Scheme announcement as it doesn’t benefit parents of children who are not in full time day care. Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy said that “Only a minority of parents avail of full time day care (27%) for their children and therefore the childcare plans outlined …
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