Green light to progress East Bridge project which will significantly reduce Ballinasloe flood threat

In East Galway, Environment, Infrastructure, News by Denis Naughten

Last Saturday Minister Sean Canney announced that he has allocated €40,000 to start the consent process required to widen the channel of the River Suck at the East Bridge in Ballinasloe. “At a recent meeting with the local flood committee Minister Canney & I were informed that the widening at the East Bridge was the single most important project to …

Naughten encourages older people to apply for Fuel Allowance

In Energy, News, Older People by Denis Naughten

Local Minister Denis Naughten is encouraging older people to apply for the Fuel Allowance, as the new fuel allowance season gets underway in advance of the winter. “The Fuel Allowance scheme is designed to assist pensioners and other very low income households to meet the cost of their heating needs during the winter season,” explained Minister Naughten. “I would encourage …

Further progress on Ballinasloe flooding welcomed – Naughten

In East Galway, Environment, News by Denis Naughten

Green light to progress East Bridge project which will significantly reduce local flood threat Local Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement by Minister Sean Canney that he has allocated €40,000 to start the consent process required to widen the channel of the River Suck at the East Bridge in Ballinasloe. At a recent meeting with the local flood committee …

Budget 2017 delivers on local jobs – Minister Naughten

In Jobs, Local Issues, News by Denis Naughten

Budget 2017 fairly distributes the limited resources that are available and will ensure that both existing and new jobs are supported, according to local Minister Denis Naughten. Outlining the importance of the role of broadband in supporting these jobs, Minister Naughten said: “As part of the National Broadband Plan homes in rural areas will have access to 1,000 megabytes per …

Minister Naughten meets with local nursing representatives

In Health, Local Issues, News by Denis Naughten

Local Minister Denis Naughten met with a group of INMO nurses from Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon, outside Leinster House this week, along with INMO General Secretary Liam Doran. The INMO, SIPTU and members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) were staging a protest seeking the restoration of incremental credit for nurses and midwives who graduated between 2011 and 2015. Minister …

Minister Naughten launches schools education campaign in Castlerea

In Education, News, West-Roscommon by Denis Naughten

[envira-gallery id=”4357″] Pictured at the launch of the Bin It! workshops is Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten with pupils from Castlerea Community School, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon A nationwide school campaign – Bin IT! – aimed at educating and raising student awareness of littering was launched by local Minster Denis Naughten in Castlerea Community School today. Bin …

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Naughten congratulates those selected for ESB Graduate Programme

In Education, News by Denis Naughten

Local Minister Denis Naughten TD has met with a group of young graduates from Roscommon, Westmeath and Galway who have been selected to take part in the ESB’s Graduate Development Programme. The students, who graduated in the fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading and finance, start the prestigious three year programme with ESB this week.   Denis Naughten TD, …

Naughten welcomes €1/4m for local angling projects

In Local Issues, News, Tourism by Denis Naughten

Investment in rural angling supports local tourism & job creation Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €1/4m for local angling projects, stating “this investment will help to support the development of angling tourism in the area”. The investment will deliver improved angling facilities at Donamon; Kilconnell; The Meadows, Athlone; and Cortober, Carrick-on-Shannon. The projects in County Galway & …

Minister Naughten to participate in live Q&A on delivering high speed broadband

In Infrastructure, News by Denis Naughten

In a social media first, Minister for Communications Denis Naughten is to participate in a live broadcast on Facebook addressing questions from the public on the delivery of high speed broadband to every home and business in Ireland. The Q&A will be broadcast live on Denis Naughten’s Facebook page from Facebook HQ in Dublin on Tuesday 13th September from 7pm “As I have …

Green light for rehab unit good for patients nationwide – Naughten

In Health, News by Denis Naughten

The decision to proceed with the design and planning for the new rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital is a positive development for all patients who will rely on rehabilitation services in every corner of Ireland, Minister Denis Naughten has stated. “When complete, this project will take pressure of the National Rehabilitation Hospital and ensure that more patients are treated …