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Questioning of grading accuracy leads to dramatic improvement – Naughten
But still over 1 in 6 cattle grade less than 90% accurate Questioning regarding the accuracy of beef grading machines by Denis Naughten has led to improvements in accuracy the local TD has claimed. “There has been a dramatic improvement in the accuracy of beef grading machines, which has improved by over one third, since I first started …
€240,000 for local school & play area projects – Naughten
Funding will save lives on our roads Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €240,270 for 9 school safety and play area projects across County Roscommon under the CLÁR programme 2019. “This funding, provided by Minister Michael Ring will provide greatly improved playing facilities for children in Castlerea Demesne and Clooneyquinn National School”. “It will …
ESB must provide clarity to workers on Lanesboro licence conditions – Naughten
Denis Naughten is calling on the ESB to provide clarity on an expected restart date for operations at Lough Ree Power Station in Lanesboro, following the proposed determination on its licence by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “When local TD’s met with the ESB a number of weeks ago, the company stated that it could not provide clarity on when …
Naughten seeks reassurances regarding Garda HQ
Local TD, Denis Naughten has sought reassurance from Minister Charlie Flanagan that Roscommon Town will retain its status as a Garda Divisional Headquarters in any re-organisation of Garda Divisions. “Recent reports on a draft proposal for the Garda re-organisation of the force is suggesting that the Roscommon/Longford Division would be merged with Mayo under the changes which are due to …
Supermarkets must justify beef specifications – Naughten
“Supermarkets must be included in the beef round table proposed by Minister Michael Creed to ensure that all aspects of the beef supply chain are fully examined” says Denis Naughten T.D. “Minister Creeds intervention, while welcome, must go much further and include the supermarkets who need to provide a justification for the specifications that are being laid down by …
Beef farmers & shoppers being fleeced by secret margins – Naughten
Price transparency must be first item on emergency beef summit agenda “The huge frustration being expressed by beef farmers right across the country is a direct result of the failure of the meat industry to provide any transparency on their margin or the price they can secure for beef on export market,” says Denis Naughten TD. Speaking at Castlerea Agricultural …
Submission to Minister Bruton on job retention & job creation in the Midlands & West
Attached is a copy of the submission which I presented to Minister Richard Bruton TD last week outlining proposals which I believe could assist in facilitating the ‘Just Transition’ from peat production to long term sustainable jobs across the Midlands. This is very much a working document and I believe that this document should be the starting point for a …
Creed must convene emergency beef summit – Naughten
As measure of goodwill Government must fast-track ban on unfair trade “Minister Michael Creed must convene an emergency summit of all the key players in the beef sector in light of growing tensions between farmers, processors and those regulating the beef sector,” says Denis Naughten. “From my discussions with many farmers this week, it is clear that they do not …
Bord na Móna must fast track rehabilitation plans for bogs – Naughten
As Minister Bruton, Bord Na Mona & the ESB are set to meet today, TD Denis Naughten, has called on Bord na Mona to fast track plans for the rehabilitation of the cut away bogs previously used for the harvesting of peat. “In total Bord na Mona has a land holding of just under 200,000 acres across the country and …