Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of funding to improve road safety and reduce the number of accidents at six dangerous locations in County Roscommon. Works are about to commence on realignment and improved traffic calming at the cross roads in Frenchpark Village, which was again the location of a recent serious accident. The works will initially be …
60% of those saved by flood works cannot get insurance
The insurance industry is trying to capitalise on flood victims by refusing them flood insurance even though they had informed their insurer of a flood wall protecting their home, claims Denis Naughten TD. A recent survey of the residents of the Derrymullen area of Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, who were flooded in November 2009 has shown that 60% of people cannot …
Bord na Móna can provide solutions to flooding – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD is calling for Bord na Móna to become an integral part of the flood relief planning for the Rivers Shannon and Suck due to the unique skills available to the company. Speaking in Clonown at the weekend Denis Naughten said: “By allowing cut away bogs located North of Lough Ree, South of Athlone and within the catchment of …
Farmers advised to apply for financial aid as meal made available – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten is advising farmers who have lost fodder as a result of the recent flooding to make an immediate application of the Department of Agriculture under a special €2m government fund.
Bog must be flooded to save communities – Naughten
With many homes under serious threat drastic action now needed
Young farmers top up welcome but 1 in 6 ignored– Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has welcomed the allocation of the young farmers top up on the Basic Payment Scheme to thousands of farmers throughout the country but stated that he was disappointed that 1 in 6 farmers, those who established before 2008, have been ignored.
Let sick kids home for their last Christmas
National fund for sick children would release beds in hospitals
Farmers need flood assistance too – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has called on the Government to provide financial assistance to farmers who have lost fodder as a result of the recent flooding. He has also requested that a grant scheme for homes and communities outside the main towns also be put in place.
Call for volunteers to be on flood standby- Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has called on local community organisations and sporting clubs to make themselves available this weekend to assist with flood protection of homes, if required.
Homeowners & businesses advised to apply for financial aid – Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten is advising all those impacted upon by the recent flooding to apply for financial assistance under the €5m government fund.