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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes creation of Intreo Centre in Roscommon Town

Current Affairs, Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that it is “very positive” that the Department of Social Protection Offices in Roscommon Town are to be upgraded to an Intreo Centre. The Departments services are currently divided between the Branch Office in Abbey Street and the Control Office in the Government Buildings, Convent Road. Commenting on […]

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Senator Maura Hopkins confirms support for Leo Varadkar in FG race

Current Affairs

Senator Maura Hopkins has confirmed her support for Leo Varadkar in the race to succeed Enda Kenny as leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach of the country. In a statement released last night Maura Hopkins said “I know him (Varadkar) to be a very hard working; focused, honest individual who I believe is the best

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Locals react to Enda Kenny’s resignation; sides taken in race to find successor

Current Affairs

Local Politicians have paid tribute to An Taoiseach Enda Kenny who announced his decision to step down as Fine Gael leader yesterday. In addition, local Fine Gael representatives have been taking sides in the race to succeed the Mayo man. Both Senator Frank Feighan and Senator Maura Hopkins are backing Leo Varadkar while Senator John

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Senator Maura Hopkins – “no quick fix” to Ballaghaderreen unemployment issues

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Commenting at meeting between Oireachtas Members and civic leaders in Ballaghaderren Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins said that there is “no quick fix to the issues Ballaghaderreen is facing”. Yesterday’s meeting, which was facilitated by Maura Hopkins, included a number of Oireachtas representatives, members from both the Ballaghaderreen Chamber of Commerce and the Ballaghaderreen Town

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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes progress on Ballaghaderreen Barracks works

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs

Senator Maura Hopkins has said that “it is extremely good news that refurbishment works on the Ballaghaderreen Garda Barracks are taking place. Speaking yesterday the Senator said “I have been informed by An Tanaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald that the works will be completed at the end of June. These works

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12 Roscommon Schools to benefit from Summer Works Scheme

Education

The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has announced that 12 Roscommon Schools are among 438 nationwide to have been allocated funding under the Summer Works Scheme. Overall €47 million is being allocated nationally to the Scheme and this phase is aimed at upgrades to mechanical, sanitation and roofs in school buildings. These

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Senator Maura Hopkins calls on state agencies to prioritise Ballaghaderreen following ECMI job losses

Current Affairs

Senator Maura Hopkins has called on state agencies and government departments to properly prioritise the town of Ballaghaderreen following the news that the ECMI Plant is set to close. Commenting on the closure Maura Hopkins said “it is a very difficult time for the 38 people who are losing their jobs and their families. The

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Politicians disappointed at temporary closure of St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre in Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Local Politicians have expressed their disappointment at the temporary closure of St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre in Ballaghaderreen due to staffing issues. Service users at St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre will be facilitated at other nearby facilities during the closure. The Centre was previously closed in September 2013 for similar reasons. Commenting on

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Politicians receive assurances on future of local Health Care Centres

Current Affairs

A number of local politicians have moved to reassure the public about the future of local Health Care Centres throughout North Roscommon. There were fears for the future of a number of Health Care Centres earlier this week following a story broadcast on local Radio which said that services being provided in existing health centres

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Senator Maura Hopkins raises Castlerea Fire Station issue with Minister Coveney

Castlerea, Current Affairs, Local News

Senator Maura Hopkins has raised the issue of the temporary closure of Castlerea Fire Station with Minister Simon Coveney. Castlerea Fire Station has been closed for the past two months as a result of a staffing shortage caused by illnesses. Speaking after last night’s public meeting in relation to the closure Senator Maura Hopkins said

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Senator Maura Hopkins calls for further health resources to be made available to Syrian Refugees

Current Affairs

Senator Maura Hopkins says she believes that further health resources will need to be made available to the Syrian refugees who are set to arrive in Ballaghaderreen shortly. Senator Maura Hopkins was commenting following the news that €97,000 has been made available by the Department of Health to the HSE from the Dormant Accounts Fund

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Roscommon Mental Health review to be published in early March

Current Affairs

The lead investigator in the independent review into the Roscommon Mental Health Service has indicated that the report will be delivered to the HSE in early March. Explaining the 12 month delay in the publishing of the Roscommon Mental Health Service review the HSE said, in a statement released a short time ago, that respecting

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Maura Hopkins urges Schools not included in latest Deis Programme to act

News

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has urged Roscommon and Galway schools which were not included in the latest DEIS-designated school support programme to contact the Department of Education. Senator Maura Hopkins has stated that she has “received numerous calls last week in relation to several schools not having being included in this new DEIS school

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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes new Resource Room for Tibohine NS

Current Affairs, Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that it is very positive that funding has been approved for the construction of a new Special Education Support Room that at Tibohine National School. Senator Hopkins stated, “The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has informed me that Tibohine National School has been approved for

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Roscommon Youth Services set to re-open

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, News

The Phoenix Centre in Ballaghaderreen is among the local youth services which is set to re-open next week following work by the Roscommon Galway Education and Training Board. Foroige is set to take over as the interim service provider in the Phoenix Centre for an initial six month period. The Centre, along with youth services

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