As Renua begins the process of “regather and regroup” Anne Farrell, Renua’s Roscommon Representative welcomes the general political will to embrace many of the Renua policies on political reform. Speaking yesterday she said that reforms, including the newly invoked method of appointment of Ceann Comhairle, are welcome, however “the missed opportunity” of having gender equality …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that “constructive plans to improve the economy of rural Ireland will have to be a central plank in the plans of any new Government” that he might support. “During the election campaign and since I was elected I was one of the few politicians who had been demanding that a …
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Anne Farrell, the Renua Ireland General Election 2016 candidate for Roscommon-Galway, has extended her gratitude to everyone involved in her campaign. In a statement she said “I would like to say a big thank you to all the great people who have helped me in so many ways on my exciting election campaign journey. I …
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Anne Farrell, who recently contested the Roscommon Galway General Election Constituency on behalf of Renua has expressed her shock at Poster tampering which has came to light in recent days. In a statement released a short time ago she said “It was obvious as the election campaign and canvassing proceeded, that the number of posters …
Fianna Fáil’s Eugene Murphy has been elected following the eighth and Final count in the Roscommon Galway Constituency. He has joined Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice on being elected to the 32nd Dáil. The final figures from the Roscommon Galway Constituency are as follows Total Poll 45,995 – Invalid papers 315 Valid poll 45,680 Quota …
We’re bringing you comprehensive coverage from the Roscommon Galway Constituency Count at the Hyde Centre. In addition to the post count updates here you can follow further live updates at twitter.com/RoscommonDaily After each count we will publish an easy to read graphic showing the status of the candidates. Sunday 28th at 2:55am – Official confirmation …
A change in designated Polling Stations is causing confusion for voters in certain areas according to Independent Candidate for Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “It has come to my attention over the past few days that since polling cards have been sent out that there is confusion in some areas over where people will cast their …
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Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon-Galway Shane Curran says the Government is being disingenuous when it claims that the proposed Roscommon boundary change and proposed changes in other counties are the result of an independent recommendation. “The Boundary Commission, which is independent, is being informed by Fine Gael and Labour’s long term planning framework.” …
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Fine Gael’s claims of a recovery have been rubbished by Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon-Galway Cllr. Eugene Murphy who added that it “had by-passed Roscommon.” “There are few signs of a recovery in Roscommon and rural Galway as boarded up businesses and ghost towns remain a common sight across the two counties. Cllr. …
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Consultation needed to ensure staff concerns are addressed Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon-Galway Shane Curran has called for a more inclusive approach to ensure that services at Roscommon Hospital are expanded. He wants to see certain services transferred from University Hospital Galway to Roscommon as a matter of urgency. Mr. Curran commented, “Roscommon …
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The lack of discussion on agriculture or the flooding crisis by Party Leaders on TV Debates is “astounding” according to Independent candidate for Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “We have heard over four hours of debate on national television from all our party political leaders yet there has been absolutely no debate whatsoever on agriculture or …
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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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An award-winning online tally system, devised by staff from IT Sligo including Knockvicar native Padraig Harte, will be used for the first time in a General Election count when the country goes to the polls later this month. The system, which makes the election tallies instantly available, was used in conjunction with Ocean FM’s coverage …
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The new Government will have to appoint a Minister for Rural Affairs to the Cabinet – that’s the view of Roscommon Galway Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice. “Statements from Government parties that the economic recovery is taking hold is not going to wash in many areas of rural Ireland where there is no sign of any …
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Roscommon-Galway Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice has called for honesty amongst his fellow politicians and to “stop talking pie in the sky stuff” regarding Budgets. “The uncertainty over the future viability of some banks in Europe could have very grave effects on the Irish economy and all the rubbish talk about Fiscal Space during this election …
