Michael Fitzmaurice

Michael Fitzmaurice – Review of services at Residential Care Centres needed

Michael Fitzmaurice – Review of services at Residential Care Centres needed

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for the current de-congregation policy at Residential Care Centres caring for people with intellectual and learning disabilities to be stopped until a detailed review of services available in the community is carried out. The Independent TD said “At the moment a policy of de-congregation of residents who are in Care […]

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls on OPW to reconsider local Flood Relief work

Michael Fitzmaurice calls on OPW to reconsider local Flood Relief work

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister responsible for the OPW and Flood Relief, Sean Canney to change the current Flood Relief Cost Benefit Analysis formula to encompass works in recently flooded areas. Picture Credit: Irish Defence Forces “I am calling on Minister Canney today to change the terms of reference on how a

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Michael Fitzmaurice: “Housing Plan is welcome but more need to be done”

Michael Fitzmaurice: “Housing Plan is welcome but more need to be done”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has cautiously welcomed yesterday’s announcement of the Government’s housing and homelessness plan entitled ‘Rebuilding Ireland’ saying “while there are some good elements in the plan far more will have to be done before it can be effective.” The Independent Deputy said “The whole process of building houses, especially at Local Authority level

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Michael Fitzmaurice – Flooding Solutions for Roscommon must be found

Michael Fitzmaurice – Flooding Solutions for Roscommon must be found

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister for the OPW and Flood Relief, Sean Canney, to help prevent potential flooding in South Roscommon. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office The Independent TD said “It has come to my attention that the levels on the River Shannon in the Clonown and Athlone areas are 9

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Local reaction to report on Third Level Fees and Funding

Local reaction to report on Third Level Fees and Funding

Local politicians and Third Level Institutes have reacted to the publication of the Review into how the Higher Education Authority funds Higher Education Institutions which could have serious financial implications for students. The Report found that current funding arrangements for Third Level are not sufficient and it calls for the articulation and implementation of a

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“De-designation of 46 NHA’s welcomed” by Michael Fitzmaurice TD

“De-designation of 46 NHA’s welcomed” by Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the recent de-designation of 46 Natural Heritage Areas and has called on the Government to fulfil their other promises on the Turf Cutting issue over the coming months. The Independent TD said “It (the de-designation) was announced three years ago, but the Government never brought the legislation forward. As part

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Michael Fitzmaurice – “Government must ensure that Broadband Service is not privatised”

Michael Fitzmaurice – “Government must ensure that Broadband Service is not privatised”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister for Communications Denis Naughten to rethink the decision to totally privatise the proposed Rural Broadband Network. In a statement released a short time ago the Independent TD said “When we had Telecom Eireann we decided to privatise it and we saw the difficulties that happened from that

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Michael Fitzmaurice says Banks must be called to order by the Regulator

Michael Fitzmaurice says Banks must be called to order by the Regulator

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Central Bank and the Financial Regulator to order Banks to let customers switch back to tracker mortgages from current fixed rate packages. “The Banks are once again doing what they please and must be called to order by the Regulator” said the Roscommon Galway Independent TD. “The news

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“Rising insurance premiums are bad for business” – Michael Fitzmaurice

“Rising insurance premiums are bad for business” – Michael Fitzmaurice

Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for action to be take on rising insurance premiums. Speaking on the Deputy Fitzmaurice said “It is well known that insurance premiums have sky-rocketed particularly in the past 12 to 18 months placing individuals and families in even tougher financial straights. This situation is worsening and something needs

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EU Chiefs must pay attention to Brexit vote and change or EU is doomed- Michael Fitzmaurice TD

EU Chiefs must pay attention to Brexit vote and change or EU is doomed- Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Commenting on Britain’s decision to leave the EU Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “The British people have delivered a very blunt message to those who run the EU. If there are no reforms on the way they do their business then the break up of the EU will happen in the coming years”. “Despite an intense

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HSE incompetence could cause pensioners inhumane suffering- Michael Fitzmaurice

HSE incompetence could cause pensioners inhumane suffering- Michael Fitzmaurice

“HSE incompetence could lead to inhumane suffering among pensioners who are threatened with leg amputation” says Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice. Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for the Roscommon/Galway constituency, has slammed the HSE for their inhumane stance on not funding a vital medical device which could potentially save patients the torment of having their leg amputated. The

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Flash Flooding cannot happen again – Michael Fitzmaurice  TD

Flash Flooding cannot happen again – Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice says it’s unacceptable for Coillte to say that there is no link between the work the semi-state has carried out on Sliabh Bán and heavy localised flooding in the surrounding areas last week. Michael Fitzmaurice TD has been in contact with Roscommon County Council this week who are investigating the matter.

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Increases in bin charges “unjustified” says Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Increases in bin charges “unjustified” says Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the proposed increase in charges for bin collection is unjustified and is calling on Minister Simon Coveney to “intervene in the situation immediately”. The proposed nationwide increase is due to come into effect from July 1st as part of a “pay by weight” structure. In a statement released a short

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Michael Fitzmaurice seeks clarification on Monksland Primary Care Centre

Michael Fitzmaurice seeks clarification on Monksland Primary Care Centre

Michael Fitzmaurice TD is seeking clarification on the future management of the Monksland Primary Care Centre following speculation that it could be moved from the Galway/Roscommon/Mayo Community Health Organisation, known as CHO2 to CHO8, which covers Westmeath and many counties in north Leinster. The Roscommon Galway Independent TD commented “Prior to the election many politicians

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says Environmental Lobby Groups “Must be reined in”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says Environmental Lobby Groups “Must be reined in”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on Environmental Lobby Groups to work with farmers and not against them in order to stop “needless objections”. The call comes following a series of objections by such groups to applications by Farmers to erect fencing on mountainous areas. In a statement released a short time ago Deputy Fitzmaurice said

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