NAUGHTEN ANNOUNCES PROJECTS IN ROSCOMMON-GALWAY TO BE FUNDED THIS YEAR Local Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten TD has announced the clean-up projects at 16 locations across Roscommon and 13 across Galway that have been approved for more than €210,000 funding under his Department’s 2018 Anti-Dumping Initiative (ADI). “Under my Department’s initiative, people across the country and …
Naughten allocates €19,000 to tackle litter, dog fouling and graffiti in Roscommon
Local Minister Denis Naughten has today announced an allocation of €19,000 to tackle graffiti, dog fouling and litter in Roscommon. “I am proud to say that Roscommon is continuing to be a national leader when it comes to tackling litter, which is proven by our county’s place in the recent Irish Business Against Litter national survey rankings. This great achievement …
Minister Denis Naughten announces grants for Heat Pumps are now available from today
Local Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten is today encouraging homeowners across Roscommon-Galway to apply for grants for the installation of heat pumps. Grants of up to €3,500 are available and applications are now open. “Ireland ranks among the highest in the EU for carbon emissions from homes. Switching to renewable heating options like heat pumps will …
Local Minister Denis Naughten invites communities to a home energy upgrade information session this Friday April 27th
Local Minister Denis Naughten is encouraging as many people as possible from local communities to attend an information meeting this coming Friday April 27th on his Department’s deep retrofit grant scheme for energy efficiency home improvements. “This will be the first of two upcoming information evenings, hosted by Irish Rural Link, and it will take place this Friday April 27th …
Naughten confirms almost €600,000 for Roscommon to support job & skills training and help those communities who need it most
I am pleased to confirm €598,350 has been allocated to Roscommon under the Government’s Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme in 2018. “The funding will support those communities across Roscommon that need it most. It will support and assist, on a practical level, the unemployed and those on low income, people with disabilities and single parent families. Part of the …
Naughten urges local applications for a €10 million fund for Energy Efficiency Design Projects
Grant funding can help save 30% on energy costs p.a. Roscommon Gaels benefits from energy upgrade April 10, 2018 Local Minister Denis Naughten is urging businesses and organisations across Roscommon-Galway that are planning an investment in new design and energy upgrades to apply for funding under a special scheme called Excellence in Energy Efficient Design (EXEED). Minister Denis Naughten secured …
Increased funding for Roscommon-Galway youth clubs to be distributed to small volunteer-led clubs.
Statement by Minister Denis Naughten TD Local Minister Denis Naughten is pleased to confirm that youth clubs in Roscommon-Galway are set to receive €108,725 in Government funding that will help towards improving their facilities and activities. “This funding will mean smaller volunteer-led youth clubs across Roscommon-Galway will be in a position to reach and benefit more young people across the …
Minister Naughten launches innovative project ‘Reimagining St Brigid’s’ Survey on future use of St. Brigid’s Hospital site
Local Minister Denis Naughten has announced a new project he is embarking on – ‘Reimagining St. Brigid’s’ – which aims to stimulate debate on the future of the site. “St Brigid’s Hospital is an iconic landmark in Ballinasloe and I am currently embarking on a project – with the assistance of the public – which aims to explore potential new …
Additional RRS places across Roscommon & Galway – Minister Naughten
Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed Roscommon-Galway is to benefit from allocation of extra Rural Social Scheme places. “I’m pleased to confirm the allocation of 57 extra places under the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) that will benefit farmers across Roscommon and Galway,” stated Minister Naughten. The work carried out under the Scheme helps to support sports clubs, community services and …
Extensions approved for 3 local schools – Minister Naughten
Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed the approval of extensions to three local schools by the Department of Education. The approval has been provided to St Coman’s Wood NS in Roscommon Town; Colaiste Chiarain, Summerhill, Athlone; and St Mary’s National School, Strokestown. The works at both St. Coman’s Wood and St. Mary’s NS will include classroom and toilet facilities while an …