Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Denis Naughten TD, is to discuss the recent flooding on Sliabh Ban with officials from Coillte later this week, he has confirmed. “I visited one of the sites of the flooding last Thursday night and listened to the very genuine concerns and legitimate questions expressed by families in the vicinity of Sliabh Ban,” …
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 “There was a fear that when funding was withdrawn last month it may not be reinstated.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 …
Minister seeks to postpone date for HIQA action on St. Patrick’s – Naughten
The HSE and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Kathleen Lynch TD, are to seek a postponement of action by HIQA which would have a direct impact on the operation of the St. Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon. While there are urgent steps which need to be taken to meet current concerns of HIQA, and these measures are ongoing, there …
Closing welfare clinics will cause hardship – Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has questioned the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton on plans to close community welfare clinics in Keadue, Ballinlough & Roosky, pointing out that “with the lack of public transport, this decision will cause additional financial hardship for families”. Speaking in the Dáil last week, Denis Naughten stated that “families in the Keadue area are now …
Roscommon without ambulance cover every 3 days – Naughten
27th August 2014 Every three days the Roscommon Town ambulance base, which provides emergency cover for the majority of County Roscommon, has been left without any ambulance available to respond to an emergency, local TD Denis Naughten has claimed. Deputy Naughten has come into the possession of confidential documents which list 216 incidents/near misses at the Roscommon Town ambulance …
One new case of dementia every week in Co. Roscommon – Naughten
Public urged to attend free information seminar
Denis Naughten TD has urged those caring for individuals with dementia to attend a free workshop as it has been revealed that one person from County Roscommon begins to have the symptoms of dementia every week.
Approval of summer works schemes for local schools welcomed -Naughten
7th March 2013 Denis Naughten has welcomed the approval of applications by Carrick NS, Ballinlough & Croghan NS, Boyle for summer works but pointed out that it was disappointing funding was not made available to fund other important applications in the county. “I want to welcome the allocation of funding for a classroom at Croghan NS and to upgrade the …
Tender approval will address poor water quality – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has welcomed the news that Roscommon County Council has been granted approval to invite tenders for four water treatment schemes. These include schemes in Arigna, Boyle/Ardcarne, Roscommon Central and South Roscommon areas. “This announcement will address the on-going problem of poor quality of water in certain areas,” stated Denis Naughten. “The communities in each of these areas …
Naughten debates MBNA jobs with Minister
Local TD, Denis Naughten has questioned Minister Richard Bruton in the Dáil seeking an update on the discussions regarding the Bank of America’s MBNA credit card division in Carrick on Shannon. Denis Naughten was seeking reassurance from the Minister that the 400 staff associated with the UK loan book would retain their jobs in Carrick on Shannon (see Dáil debate …
Elphin Community response secures bus service, but at what cost? – Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement by Bus Éireann that it is to seek a bus licence to provide a service to the town of Elphin, which is as a direct result of the public response by the local community, but asks, at what cost in the long term? “While the announcement is welcome, one has to ask …