Local Minister Denis Naughten has suggested that pre-clearance facilities, similar to those enjoyed by air travel passengers, should be offered for freight and cargo companies shipping to the Unites States of America and believes the Port of Foynes could benefit from the idea which would significantly benefit the entire region. Minister Naughten recently met with the US Ambassador to Ireland, …
Minister Naughten urges small businesses to consider Trading Online Voucher Scheme
Local businesses are being urged to avail of a scheme aimed at helping them to trade online by Minister Denis Naughten. “Irish consumers spend €850,000 an hour online, 24 hours a day, every day yet while many small businesses have a web presence, less than one in four is actually trading online,” stated Minister Naughten. “With nearly 90% of Irish …
Alexion investment huge vote of confidence in Monksland – Naughten 50 more jobs to be created in South Roscommon
Local Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement of 50 biopharma jobs, plus additional construction jobs, following the announcement by Alexion that it is to expand its Monksland operation. “What is even more positive is the fact that the company is determined to try to recruit staff locally and will even provide the required training in Athlone IT to assist …
Naughten welcomes 100 new medical device jobs for Ballinasloe
The expansion of an existing medical device facility in Ballinasloe, which will create 100 new jobs, has been described as “a major boost for the future of the town” by local Minister Denis Naughten. “The creation of 100 jobs in Ballinasloe is the equivalent of 1000 jobs for Galway City, but what is far more significant is the fact that …
Pobal to fund new service at St. Asicus – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has been informed that Pobal has confirmed that it will fund a new day service to replace the existing one, which is expected to commence operation within the next week or so. “There was a fear that when funding was withdrawn last month it may not be reinstated. However I can now confirm that Pobal is …
Statement by Denis Naughten TD on the threat to jobs at Lund, Athlone
On foot of contact from staff in the company concerned, I’ve been in direct communication with the office of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Minister Richard Bruton. I understand that there are very serious challenges facing the company and its workforce. I’ve been informed that the IDA have engaged directly with Lund Precision Products Ltd and have scheduled …
Better broadband on the moon – Naughten
Rural jobs threatened by lack of broadband The lack of good broadband access has been to the fore on during the election campaign to date, states Independent candidate Denis Naughten. “Over the campaign so far I’ve been inundated with complaints from rural businesses, start-ups and families who still cannot get decent speed broadband,” explained Denis Naughten. “The lack of decent …
Naughten supports next Saturday as local business Saturday
Local TD Denis Naughten has urged people to support their local town by shopping locally and supporting local jobs this Saturday 5th December. The objective by small local businesses across the country is to let consumers know that if they shop local, then they support local jobs and businesses.
Europe delays Christmas to give banks a €230m present – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has condemned the European Commission for doing a deal with the backs which will see them collect an additional €230m in bank charges across Europe in the run up to Christmas.
Western jobs plan brings new focus to our strengths – Naughten
For every 29 jobs created in Galway City, we just see one or two