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Nigel Dineen , Michael Fitzmaurice launch “Think Local, Shop Local”

Cllr Nigel Dineen and Michael Fitzmaurice TD have launched a campaign entitled “Think Local, Shop Local” which aims to boost local businesses at Christmas. Speaking at the launch Cllr Nigel Dineen commented “I am pleased to be launching such an important and proactive initiative today together with Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice TD. This campaign highlights the

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Bus Eireann rural services must be maintained in any future restructuring

“In the debate that is ongoing about the future of Bus Eireann I certainly hope that we are not being braced for a run down of services in rural areas that may not be profitable”. That’s the view today of Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. “The problems affecting Bus Eireann must be addressed but any proposed

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Regulations for Farmers on Commonage applying for GLAS Scheme Unfair”

Independent TD for Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice has said that the regulations with regard to farmers in commonage applying for the GLAS scheme are unfair. “It has come to my attention over the past week with regard to the GLAS Scheme that farmers on commonage,that they would have had to put in an application in

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“People who paid water charges must be repaid now” Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has reiterated his belief that people who paid Water charges should be refunded and that Group Water Scheme subvention be increased. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “There has been a lot of speculation and talk over the past week about what should be done about people who have paid their

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls on Minister to speak on home care package crisis

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to make an immediate statement on the crisis situation that now exists in the area of home care packages. The call by Michael Fitzmaurice came following correspondence from many of his constituents in recent weeks. “I have had letters from many people

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Athlone Boundary issue “Not Dead and Buried Yet” – Fitzmaurice

Speaking today after a briefing on the Athlone Boundary Review for local Oireachtas members Michael Fitzmaurice has given a cautious welcome to the news that there is no recommendation to change. “While I welcome the fact that the status of Roscommon will not change as a result of the Athlone Boundary Commission Report published today

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – home care package problems adding to A&E Crisis

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that problems in funding for home care packages are slowing down the release of patients from hospitals and that in turn is adding to the A and E crisis. Speaking this morning Michael Fitzmaurice said “We have been inundated with communications from people who either cannot get home care packages approved

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Stoppage of remedial Drainage works “is a disgrace”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the action of fisheries board personnel in stopping remedial works in the Brackloon area at the weekend “is a disgrace”. The Independent TD added that “It is time that some of our public bodies put people and their property first in the struggle against possible flooding.” In a statement released

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says costs associated with GLAS and other Schemes are far too high

“The costs associated with farmers participation in GLAS and other schemes is astronomical and the Government will have to investigate Teagasc, Agricultural planners and vets, some of whom are charging huge sums for work associated with these schemes. That’s the view of Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “I have been contacted by several farmers

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Every avenue to ease Trolley Crisis must be explored

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that every avenue must be explored to ease the Hospital Tolley crisis, adding that it is “Very worrying that Consultants are calling the HSE dysfunctional” on the issue”. The Independent TD said “The disastrous situation at A & E units around the country is getting worse despite all the plans that

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Senior Garda and Judges appointments must be made ASAP

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that it is “worrying” that at least 17 senior Garda posts have been left unfilled since last June and he has called on Minister Frances Fitzgerald and the Government to make the appointments “as soon as possible”. Reacting to comments from the Minister stating that the responsibility for these appointments will

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Flooding problems must be addressed immediately

“The time for reports and surveys on flooding problems is over. It’s time for action and machines on the ground is what is needed now”. That was the message from Michael Fitzmaurice TD on Prime Time last night and repeated in appearances today. Speaking earlier Michael Fitzmaurice said “The meetings and the reports should be

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