The announcement by Ericsson that it is to lay off 100 staff from its R&D facility in Athlone is not only a deep blow to staff, but also to the economy of the Midlands as a whole, claims Denis Naughten TD. In response to the announcement Denis Naughten said “This news coming so close to Christmas is a …
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 …
Naughten questions survey of Roscommon Town
Local TD, Denis Naughten, this afternoon questioned Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) on its survey of Roscommon Town which claimed that there was inadequate and expensive car parking in the town when compared to the country as a whole. The national survey concluded that Roscommon Town needed to improve on car parking availability (four per cent below the national average) and …
Naughten welcomes delivery of industrial broadband to local schools
Denis Naughten has welcomed the completion this week, of the roll out of industrial strength broadband to every secondary school in the West of Ireland. “As of today, the programme to roll out 100Mbps broadband to schools in the West, Midlands & Border Counties has been completed which will directly benefit every local secondary school pupil” claims Denis Naughten TD. …
Three incidents of adult approaching children highlights need for change in law – Naughten
Public must be encouraged to report suspicious activity “Three recent incidents in Counties Louth and Dublin involving strangers approaching children on both streets and at a playground again highlights the need to change the law on the supervision of sex offenders” claims Denis Naughten TD. Today’s reports that Gardaí are investigating an incident in Dun leer, Co. Louth where a …
Bus Éireann concessions falls short of local requirements – Naughten
While welcoming the concession by Bus Éireann to provide a short term once a day service to Rooskey, Dromod and Carracastle, it falls well short of the basic requirements of the local communities and ignores the town of Elphin completely, said Denis Naughten TD. Following the pressure by the local communities affected by the changes to Bus Éireann routes 22 …
No sale of MBNA UK loan book in short term – Naughten
IDA’s understanding is that while BOA does not now expect to sell this UK MBNA portfolio in the short term, the process remains on-going and a potential deal could materialise at any time, local TD Denis Naughten was told in the Dáil this week. The response was provided by Jobs Minister, Richard Bruton TD, who went on to say “IDA …
Naughten welcomes Minister’s admission that local health services are inadequate
Health Minister James Reilly’s recent admission that investment is needed in local health facilities in County Roscommon following the closure of the Accident and Emergency Department at Roscommon County Hospital has been welcomed by local TD, Denis Naughten. “This is the first public admission by the Minister for Health that there was no forward planning in advance of the closure …
New border threats highlight strategic need for Custume Barracks
Local TD, Denis Naughten has called in the Minister for Justice and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, to reverse his decision to downgrade Custume Barracks due to its strategic importance in securing the border which is facing security threats due to increased dissident republican activity and trafficking of women and children. Speaking in the Dáil yesterday Denis Naughten pointed out …
Monksland Primary Care Centre to open within weeks – Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has been informed by the HSE that it expects to open the new state of the art primary health care centre on the Tuam Road, Monksland this October. The facility will house the South Roscommon Primary Care Team providing accommodation for GPs, physiotherapy services, speech and language therapy, dental care, social work, mental health and other …