This evening in Dáil Éireann I asked Richard Bruton to provide answers to key questions regarding the layoff of Bord na Mona staff as a result of the shutdown of Lanesboro Power Station Between direct and indirect jobs we are looking at close to 1000 people being impacted upon by this decision For the full Dáil debate see: …
Bord na Mona lay offs to be raised in Dail – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has sought time from the Ceann Comhairle today to have the issue of 150 temporary lay offs by Bord na Mona at Mount Dillon debated with the Energy Minister, Richard Bruton. The lay offs are as a result of the shut down of the ESB power plant in Lanesboro last week, due to environmental licensing issues. …
Inquiry needed into treatment of Rosalie residents
An immediate stay must be put on the transfer of residents from the Rosalie Home in Castlerea pending a full independent inquiry into their treatment by senior management within the HSE.
Naughten asks Minister to looks at numbers needed to retain teacher
Denis Naughten has asked the Minister for Education, Joe McHugh TD, to look at the pupil numbers needed to retain teachers in light of the fact that a number of small schools across Roscommon and Galway are set to lose a teacher. Following a meeting this week with representatives of the INTO, Deputy Naughten has sought to have the pupil …
Local youth work service will continue uninterrupted says Minister Zappone
Naughten wants continuity of staff also Denis Naughten TD has received confirmation from Minister Katherine Zappone that the youth work service provided by Youth Work Ireland in County Roscommon and East Galway will continue uninterrupted over the summer months. There were concerns raised following the award of a new contract for youth work services in the Galway …
New law considering cooperation on development of Carrick-on-Shannon
The Government is considering the inclusion of the Town of Carrick on Shannon in a new law to ensure there is cooperation between local authorities where a town straddles county boundaries, according to local TD Denis Naughten. “The objective behind the cooperation across the River Shannon is to ensure the coordinated development of Carrick-on-Shannon as a key economic driver of investment …
Naughten welcomes funding for Lake O’Flynn marina
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement of funding for the development of a marina at Lake O’Flynn. The marina, which will be developed by Ballinlough Development Association, will include berths for 24 angling boats, a floating jetty, a fishing stand which includes access for those with reduced mobility, a playground, parking and toilet facilities. “I am delighted to …
Consultants interviewed for Roscommon Hospital jobs – Naughten
New medical team will keep older people out of hospital & nursing homes Local TD Denis Naughten has confirmed that the Saolta Hospital Group is in the process of holding interviews for additional consultants at Roscommon Hospital, as a result of the investment he secured for the hospital in Budget 2018. One of the positions is a new full-time …
Rahara NS make it to One Good Idea National Final
Congratulations to Rahara NS, Co. Roscommon who made it to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland ‘One Good Idea’ National Final in Dublin Castle this week. Have a look at the video and spot the cameo role from the Rahara girls!!
Site identified for St. Teresa’s Special School in Ballinasloe – Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has confirmed that the Department of Education has selected a site for the construction of a purpose built building for St. Teresa’s Special School, Ballinasloe. “The school is currently accommodated in the Ballinasloe Enterprise Centre in Creagh and negotiations have now commenced with a landowner on the purchase of a site for the construction of …