Confirmation of €5m investment by Chanelle Pharma which will create 60 jobs in Creagh, Ballinasloe, is “a major boost to the Town of Ballinasloe and the wider region” says Denis Naughten TD. “This investment by Chanelle not only helps to replace jobs lost last year as result of the closure of Aptar but is a major vote of confidence in …
Naughten told site for St. Teresa’s Special School at “very advanced stage”
Local TD Denis Naughten has received confirmation from the Minister for Education that negotiations on the purchase of a site for St. Teresa’s Special School, Ballinasloe, are now at a “very advanced stage”. “This news will be apprehensively received by the pupils, parents and staff of St. Teresa’s, as previous discussions with a landowner on the purchase of a site …
€4.1m for local active travel projects – Naughten
Funding of €4.1m has been allocated to local projects under the active travel scheme, which will make walking far safer in many local areas, says Denis Naughten TD. “Right across Roscommon and East Galway over 30 projects have been funded ranging from extensions of footpaths to local amenities and improved school safety to the enhancement of public transport and active …
5 local schools secure investment – Naughten
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 …
Boost for Ballinasloe rail commuters with expected increase in services – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €3m to provide a passing loop at Oranmore Railway Station that will allow for additional morning and evening rail services on the route from Athlone to Galway City, directly benefiting Ballinasloe commuters. “Over the last number of years, I have engaged with Irish Rail on the need to increase rail services …
€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 …
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 …
Athlone to Galway cycleway is the opportunity of our generation – Naughten
Have your say by 1st March on a project that is the railway of the 21st Century Local TD, and cycleway advocate, Denis Naughten is urging individuals, communities and landowners to make their views known on the planned routes for the Athlone to Galway cycleway within the next 10 days. He pointed out this project is “the opportunity of …
New outpatients department to open at Portiuncula on 12th March – Naughten
Work on Portiuncula 50 bed ward block to commence this summer Denis Naughten has received confirmation that the new out-patient department at Portiuncula hospital will open on 12th March, which will provide the opportunity to replace beds lost due to covid reconfiguration. He has also been informed that the tender for the construction of the new 50 bed ward block at …
Portiuncula nursing bus back on the road – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has secured a commitment from the National Transport Authority that it will reinstate the 6.30 a.m. bus service from Galway to Ballinasloe to assist over 30 medical and nursing students travelling to Portiuncula Hospital. “We are all aware of the vital work that our student nurses and midwives are doing to help maintain our vital health …