IDA employment in the midland region increased by 14% in 2018 with Athlone based Neueda Technologies leading the way with the planned creation of 200 jobs, according to Local TD Denis Naughten. “While we are starting from a low base in terms of IDA jobs, I hope this growth will be an indication of future jobs announcements. With the construction …
Dublin employers can cut wage bill 10% by expanding into Heartlands – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has called on Dublin based companies looking to expand to consider creating jobs in Ireland’s Heartlands which offers employees a better lifestyle with lower costs, while remaining accessible to Dublin. “Not only are we now looking at the town of Athlone rapidly developing into one of the key European software hubs, but there is also ample office …
€640k for local walking trails – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has confirmed the allocation of €641,000 for new and enhanced walking trails in County Roscommon, which will benefit the local community and tourism development. Denis Naughten outlined that €200,000 has been allocated to upgrade the paths in the Loughnaneane Park in Roscommon Town, with a further €92,000 to enhance aspects of the Suck Valley Way. On …
Major jobs boost as Athlone fast becoming the Silicon Heartlands – Naughten
Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement by Neueda Technologies that it is to create 200 software development jobs in Athlone. Neueda Technologies, an IT training, development and consulting services company headquartered in Belfast, is establishing a Software Engineering Hub in Athlone where it will employ 200 staff over the next four years. “The announcement today by software firm Neueda …
Save Roscommon campaign a success – Minister Naughten
The Save Roscommon campaign has been a success as County Roscommon’s boundary is to be protected in a new law that will also set up a new committee to develop Athlone in a cooperative way, Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed. “As a result of my work with Ministers Eoghan Murphy and John Paul Phelan on designating Athlone as a major …
Minister Naughten welcomes works for St Coman’s Wood NS
Local Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the approval of mechanical works for St Coman’s Wood NS in Roscommon Town. The emergency works have been approved for the school by the Department of Education.
Naughten confirms €6million cleanup of Shannon blockages
Meelick Weir to be removed Local Minister Denis Naughten has today confirmed that Government funding of €6million will be invested to remove 18 pinch points on the River Shannon. Minister Naughten is also pleased to confirm that the Meelick Weir just north of Lough Derg will be removed. “This investment, which is being spearheaded by Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, is …
Naughten confirms €6million cleanup of Shannon blockages
Meelick Weir to be removed Local Minister Denis Naughten has today confirmed that Government funding of €6million will be invested to remove 18 pinch points on the River Shannon. Minister Naughten is also pleased to confirm that the Meelick Weir just north of Lough Derg will be removed. “This investment, which is being spearheaded by Minister Kevin …
Minister Denis Naughten confirms €37,800 allocation for Taughmaconnell flood works
Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that Roscommon County Council has been allocated an additional €37,800 for flood relief works in Taughmaconnell. Welcoming the news Minister Denis Naughten said “The funding for minor flood mitigation in Taughmaconnell will see works carried out to continue drainage works on the Kileglan River from Onagh to Racepark. These works are practical steps to …
Naughten confirms construction of superfast broadband to homes in Monksland, Bealnamullia & Summerhill
Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that Siro is about to commence the construction of superfast high speed broadband to homes in the housing estates in Monksland, Bealnamullia, Summerhill and Baylough in Athlone. The roll-out of up to 1000mbps pure fibre high speed broadband by Siro, the joint venture between ESB and Vodafone, will take approximately five months to complete. This …