Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed investment that has been provided for five schools across County Roscommon. “Over the last three months two local schools have been approved funding for additional classrooms while a further three schools have received funding for improvement works,” stated Denis Naughten. St. Nathy’s College and Carrick NS have secured funding for additional classrooms …
€9m upgrade to Roscommon Town will attract further investment – Naughten
The €9.2m allocated today under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund will make Roscommon Town a better place in which to live and work and will lead to further private sector investment post-Covid, according to Denis Naughten TD. Deputy Naughten, who was one of the authors of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund established by the last Government, pointed …
€176m of electricity charges to be demolished as Minister leaves future of Midland plants to ESB – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has said that he is disappointed with the “hands off” approach being taken by the Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan to the potential future use of the two midland peat power stations at Lanesboro and Shannonbridge. Deputy Naughten made his comments after questioning the Minister in the Dáil last night where Minister Ryan stated that the ESB …
€350k for Portrun & Lough Key outdoor amenities welcomed – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €350,000 to improve recreational access to Portrun Harbour and Lough Key under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme by Minister Heather Humphreys. “Funding of €200,000 has been secured for Portrun for water and land outdoor recreation amenity improvements to build on the tremendous work of the local development committee,” said Denis Naughten. The …
County Roscommon & Lough Ree key to €70m tourism investment plan – Naughten
County Roscommon & Lough Ree will see major investment as part of a €70m plan to revitalise tourism within 10km corridor of the Shannon River from Limerick to Cavan, according to Denis Naughten TD. “This major strategic plan for tourism investment on the River Shannon and adjoining towns and villages launched today is as a direct result of a commitment …
Tower at castle expected to open by Easter – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has received confirmation from the Office of Public Works that the recently refurbished tower at Roscommon Castle is expected to be open to the public by Easter. “While the opening will be dependent on any possible Covid restrictions in place, the office of public works expects that the south-facing tower which overlooks the park will …
Work starts on rural broadband in Mid Roscommon – Naughten
National Broadband Ireland has commenced construction of its fibre optic broadband network in the rural areas surrounding the town of Roscommon says local TD, and architect of the National Broadband Plan, Denis Naughten. It is expected that broadband connections will be available to rural homes in Mid Roscommon by the autumn, with pre-orders for connections being taken for connection to …
Naughten: concerns over ‘long-fingering’ of decision on power station demolition
Seasonal staff need assurances on work this year Local TD Denis Naughten has expressed serious concerns with regard to the ongoing delay by Government in confirming that it will stall any plan by the ESB to demolish the power stations at Shannonbridge and Lanesboro. Following a recommendation by the Just Transition Commissioner, Kieran Mulvey, a commitment was included in the …
Responses with regard to Lough Funshinagh
Over the last number of days I have received a number of Dáil replies along with a reply from the GSI. I’m also attaching a copy of a statement which I have issued following my engagement with the Ministers concerned and raising issues with regard to Minister Ryan’s reply. I have also spoken directly with the Chairman of the OPW …
Urgent intervention needed on Lough Funshinagh flooding – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has again been in communication with the Minister for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue TD, seeking their urgent intervention on the rapidly deteriorating situation on the ground at Lough Funshinagh. “Water levels are now 9cm higher than the historic high-water mark set in April 2020 and as …