Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €110,625 for 4 local projects to help rural towns and villages to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will support enhancement of Ballinasloe, Athleague, Castlerea & Keadue to help support rural businesses and communities to rebuild in response to COVID-19. Funding of €40,000 has been allocated to the town of …
Survey starts for broadband roll out – Naughten
Next week National Broadband Ireland will start to survey rural homes in mid Roscommon for the delivery of high-speed broadband with the build-out taking place before Easter 2021. From next week the National Broadband Ireland contractor, 4Site, will commence initial surveys in Ballymurray, Athleague, Castlecoote, Donamon, Ballymacurley, Lackan, Kilroosky, Four-Mile-House and will also survey adjoining areas in Galway and around …
€4.4m investment in West Roscommon
Over my term in Government I was determined to ensure that Government investment was directed into Rural Ireland. I was instrumental in the establishment & funding of the new Department of Rural Affairs which has directed over €4.4m in investment into West Roscommon. Here is a list of the projects funded: Location Project Value € Family Visitors Resource Centre …
€500,000 for redevelopment of Rosalie Unit – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has been informed by Minister Jim Daly that the HSE intends to spend €500,000 on the redevelopment of the Rosalie Unit to cater for new mental health services. “While any investment in mental health services is very welcome, I again reiterated to Minister Daly my disgust with the way the former residents of the Rosalie Unit …
Public urged to use Roscommon Hospital injury unit for quicker treatment – Naughten
Fees reduced to help take pressure off overcrowded A&E in Portiuncula & Castlebar Denis Naughten has urged the public to consider using the local injury unit at Roscommon- where they can be treated within an hour – rather than waiting in overcrowded A&E departments, like Portiuncula & Castlebar. “Patients should also ask GPs if they can have tests …
€185,000 for improvements to local community facilities
Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €187,275 by Minister Michael Ring to 50 community facilities throughout County Roscommon & East Galway. The funding has been provided to help community groups with the purchase of equipment and the upgrade to community facilities to increase their use by local groups The funding allocated to County Roscommon includes …
Local social enterprises secure €42,000 – Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €42,200 for a number of social enterprises across County Roscommon & East Galway which will allow to invest in a range of areas including the purchase of new kitchen equipment, computers, training material, or carry out minor refurbishments. The largest grant allocated to the area is for €15,000 which is going …
Funding for local walks will attract tourists – Naughten
Ireland’s Camino gets further investment boost Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the inclusion of the Hymany Way in County Galway and the Leitrim Way in County Leitrim as part of the National Walks Scheme. “This will pay farmers for maintaining the marked walks and this investment will help to promote the Beara Breifne Way from West Cork to …
Naughten welcomes allocation of €60,000 in outdoor recreation funding
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €60,000 for 4 outdoor recreation projects in Mote Park, Castlerea Demesne, Keadue and the National Famine Way. “This funding will improve accessibility to existing public walkways and recreation areas and encourage more people to get out and be active in the community,” said Denis Naughten. “The funding will enhance facilities for …
Close to €1m to be invested in local community projects – Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €688,000 for projects throughout County Roscommon from Creagh, Ballinasloe to Keadue in North Roscommon which with Council and community funding bringing the investment close to €1m. This funding from Minister Michael Ring is a welcome boost to local community groups, working in partnership with Roscommon County Council who are bringing new …