Denis Naughten TD has welcomed the publication of the Just Transition Commissioner Report but warned we need to see real action on the delivery of measures within communities right across the region now. “Every time we hear of ‘Just Transition’ we are always one more announcement away from action,” stated Denis Naughten. “We cannot accept a situation where we must wait …
€17k to improve local playgrounds – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €17,247 from Minister Katherine Zappone to upgrade four local playgrounds in Ballinasloe, Ballyforan, Lecarrow and Monksland. “The funding, which has been provided to Galway & Roscommon County Councils, is to upgrade existing playgrounds which require investment and will be a welcome amenity for local children as the Covid-19 restrictions are …
Bord na Mona lay-offs threaten Dáil solidarity on Covid – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has written to the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, asking him to directly intervene to ensure Bord na Mona applies Government funded Covid supports in an equitable manner. “We have a bizarre situation where a Semi-State company is using the wage subsidy scheme for some of its employees while using the Pandemic Unemployment Payment for other employees and …
Survey starts for broadband roll out – Naughten
Next week National Broadband Ireland will start to survey rural homes in mid Roscommon for the delivery of high-speed broadband with the build-out taking place before Easter 2021. From next week the National Broadband Ireland contractor, 4Site, will commence initial surveys in Ballymurray, Athleague, Castlecoote, Donamon, Ballymacurley, Lackan, Kilroosky, Four-Mile-House and will also survey adjoining areas in Galway and around …
Minister must come clean on action for jobs in Midlands – Naughten
Bord na Mona decision adds to local economic gloom Denis Naughten TD has called on Minister Richard Bruton to issue a clear statement on the practical steps he is taking to secure employment for Bord na Mona & ESB workers facing the likelihood of not being able to return to work after the Covid-19 crisis. “The decision by Bord na …
Lanesboro & Shannonbridge closures: where is Bord na Mona & Minister?
Naughten seeks public comment on Lough Ree Power decision Denis Naughten TD has called on both Bord na Mona & Minister Richard Bruton to publicly comment on the ESB’s decision to shut down its operations at Lough Ree Power in Lanesboro, following the decision to close West Offaly Power in Shannonbridge last week. “It is now a week since …
Bord na Mona & Minister must address Shannonbridge closure – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has called on both Bord na Mona & Minister Richard Bruton to publicly comment on the decision by the ESB to shut down its operations at West Offaly Power in Shannonbridge. “This decision has huge implications for job retention not just in West Offaly and the associated bogs but right across the midlands and we need to …
Ballinasloe Life – Latest edition
The latest edition of Ballinasloe Life magazine : http://ow.ly/lAil30qv3f8 As this edition will not be printed please SHARE online. If you have family or friends cocoooning or self isolating that don’t have the means to download and read on line – the version uploaded can be printed on any colour household printer. Enjoy the Read and the Ballinasloe …
Naughten welcomes significant investment in outdoor recreation projects
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €942,000 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme for the development of amenities throughout the area which will improve local amenities as well as attracting more visitors to our region. St Johns Amenity Group have secured €200,000 along with a further investment of €50,000 from Roscommon County Council for the …
N61 “totally inadequate” – Naughten
Denis Naughten has described the N61 as “totally inadequate” for the 5 million vehicles that use it every year and called for investment to improve safety along the route. “The N61 is totally inadequate to meet the volumes of traffic using it at present and it presents a real risk for those who are entering onto or exiting off this …