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 …
Work starts on rural broadband in Ballinasloe & South Roscommon – Naughten
National Broadband Ireland has commenced construction of its fibre optic broadband network in the rural areas surrounding the town of Ballinasloe in both Co. Galway and Co. Roscommon says local TD, and architect of the National Broadband Plan, Denis Naughten. “It is expected that the broadband connections will be available to rural homes in Ballinasloe and South Roscommon by summer, …
Naughten: concerns over ‘long-fingering’ of decision on power station demolition
Seasonal staff need assurances on work this year Local TD Denis Naughten has expressed serious concerns with regard to the ongoing delay by Government in confirming that it will stall any plan by the ESB to demolish the power stations at Shannonbridge and Lanesboro. Following a recommendation by the Just Transition Commissioner, Kieran Mulvey, a commitment was included in the …
Over €1.25m for local village renewal – Naughten
Local TD, and Chair of the Dáil Rural and Community Affairs Committee, Denis Naughten has confirmed the allocation of €1.261m towards the significant enhancement of 11 local villages across East Galway, Roscommon and adjoining areas. The successful villages are Castleblakeney, Creggs, Dysart, Four Roads, Knockcroghery, Lecarrow, Rooskey, Tarmonbarry, Croghan, Jamestown and Lanesboro which will see funding allocated through the local County …