Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the news that Minister Simon Coveney is to extend the Vacant Property Scheme to the whole country, adding “it is something that I proposed in the discussions in the programme for Government last year”. Commenting on the news Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “The scheme was trialled on a pilot basis
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for immediate remedial action to be carried out at local flooding “hot spots” now to prevent worse conditions next Winter. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “Over the last few weeks with the rain we have had is a reminder to all politicians once again of the torture that
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has blasted the Government for the “total confusion” surrounding the availability of funding for the ‘forgotten farmer’. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “Once again this week I have been in contact with the Department to see if there is funding for the ‘forgotten farmer’ and now they saying
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has again raised the “lack of proper planning” by health authorities preparing for the arrival of refugees in Ballaghaderreen. In a statement released last night Michael Fitzmaurice said “As the community in Ballaghaderreen prepares to welcome the first group of Syrian refugees into the town this week, I would once again
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“The EPA report on the quality of our private drinking water this week shows once again that Government must act now on the proper funding of Group Water Schemes and those who operate private wells.” That’s the view of Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. Commenting on the contents of the report Michael Fitzmaurice TD said
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice is holding a series of public consultation meetings on the National Planning Framework in the West and North West. In a statement released earlier Michael Fitzmaurice said “I am appealing to everyone with an interest in the development of rural Ireland over the next 20 years to attend. Public submissions have
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says that the government must must do far more to demonstrate that they are serious about tackling rural crime. Commenting following the release of the latest crime figures Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “While the statistics for burglaries nationwide are down, there is still a significant threat from gangs who target rural
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“The sudden u-turn by Fianna Fail on water charges and the excessive use of water this week is populist, totally wrong, and and typical of old style politics without any thought being given to the ordinary people of the country and taxpayers in general.” That’s the view today of local Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice following
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the new “Repair To Lease” Scheme and has urged Local Authorities to act quickly to avail of the scheme. Commenting on the announcement Michael Fitzmaurice said “anything that will lead to the rejuvenation of rural areas is a positive development. This is something that I have been proposing for
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has wished the new Chairman of the Office of Public Works, Roscommon town resident Maurice Buckley, well in his new role and warned him that “It’s a challenging position”. Maurice Buckley was appointed to the role in December and was previously the Chief Executive of the National Standards Authority of Ireland. Commenting
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Bus Éireann’s 021 Athlone-Westport route, which passes through Kiltoom, Knockcroghery, Ballymurray, Roscommon, Ballymoe, Castlerea, Ballinlough could be closed to save money. A discussion document presented to Unions today indicated that a closure of the Athlone to Westport Route along with the Dublin – Derry and Dublin – Clonmel route could save Bus Éireann €1.1 million.
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated calls for investment in Broadband Infrastructure throughout the West following a report by IBEC report which found that Roscommon has the lowest level of high speed internet access in the country. Commenting on the details of the report Michael Fitzmaurice said “The need for immediate action to be taken on
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says “Any closures of Regional Veterinary Laboratories would be a huge blow to farmers at a time when the sector is under pressure” adding that “they must not be allowed to happen”. Commenting on the review of the Regional Veterinary Laboratories by the Department of Agricultural Michael Fitzmaurice said “Currently here are
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that “A serious debate must take place in Ireland on the future after Brexit as we cannot trust the EU to do a deal on our behalf given the special ties that exist between Ireland and the UK.” He added “There is just too much at stake and we cannot
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan to step aside while the Charleton inquiry into the allegations made against senior Gardai are investigated. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “With regard to the forthcoming inquiry to be conducted by Supreme Court Judge Peter Charleton I am calling for the Commissioner
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