Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the appointment by Roscommon LEADER Partnership of two people to work across County Roscommon on heritage projects, stating that it will be of benefit in developing the heritage tourism. The appointment of Heritage Animators, Sharon Eastwood and Janie Crone will be assist groups and individuals with heritage training or developing project proposals, which will …
Naughten raises withdrawal of wisdom services in Dáil
Denis Naughten, TD for Roscommon & South Leitrim raised the issue of the provision of services for over 200 people with an intellectual disability by Wisdom Services in the Dáil this week.
County Roscommon furthest away from A&E
People living in County Roscommon are now further away from a fully functioning A&E than those living in any other county according to an analysis by NUI Maynooth’s National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis. Responding to the analysis, local TD Denis Naughten said this analysis clearly shows how important the A&E at Roscommon Hospital was to the people of …
Naughten expresses disappointment at closure of Boyle courthouse
Denis Naughten TD has expressed disappointment at the confirmation today (Tuesday) that Boyle Courthouse is to close – the fifth court sitting to be lost in the county in recent years. The decision has been made by the Courts Service and will result in Boyle District Court being amalgamated with the court sitting in Carrick-on-Shannon while the Circuit Court sittings …
ANSAmed sale is positive news for Boyle jobs -Naughten
ANSAmed sale is positive news for Boyle jobs -Naughten Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the strategic sale of ANSAmed medical device company in Boyle, Co.Roscommon stating that it” provides potential for future job creation in the North Roscommon area” The sale of ANSAmed to US company Vention, while retaining the existing management team at the Boyle plant should allay …
Naughten welcomes approval of 6 Summer Work Schemes
Denis Naughten has welcomed the approval of a further six applications for summer works in local schools, with a total of 14 schools now set to benefit throughout the county. The successful schools on this occasion were Cloonfad NS; Kilmore NS; St. Mary’s NS, Strokestown; Naoimh Eoin, Lecarrow; CBS Roscommon which have been sanctioned for roof works and Castlerea Community …
Significant boost for local jobs over last 7 days – Naughten
Close to 700 positions to be made available Job creation has been given a significant boost locally with three major announcements that impact on the region including County Roscommon, local TD Denis Naughten has stated. “Yesterday (Monday) we had the announcement of 100 jobs by local company Harmac in Castlerea, which has built on the success of Athlone Institute of …
Public access to local forests to be retained – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has been informed by Minister Fergus O’Dowd that the existing access enjoyed by the public to Coillte owned forestry will be retained into the future. Denis Naughten raised the matter on the floor of the Dáil this week following concerns being raised that access to local forestry could be restricted in the future. In response, Minister …
Naughten welcomes appointment of critical nursing staff at Roscommon Hospital
Denis Naughten has welcomed confirmation by the HSE that two existing theatre nursing vacancies at Roscommon County Hospital are to be filled through the redeployment/internal transfer of staff. “The theatre nursing posts are not only vital to the running of the running of surgery but also the maintenance of the 24/7 A&E department at Roscommon County Hospital,” stated Denis Naughten. …
National wetlands park would alleviate Shannon flooding – Naughten
The establishment of a national wetlands park would alleviate flooding from the River Shannon and offer hope to communities in the catchment of the river basin, according to Fine Gael’s Denis Naughten. “It is now well over 12 months since communities along the Shannon suffered devastating flooding yet few people in the catchment area are confident that the same situation …