First-time buyers who purchase an existing property in a town or village with a significant residential vacancy rate should be eligible to receive a grant of €15,000, Denis Naughten has told the Dáil. Speaking on a motion regarding affordable housing he proposed that “the grant be available to off-set against their mortgage deposit requirement”. “Conservatively, there are …
Taoiseach to examine proposal for additional leave for healthcare workers – Naughten
Denis Naughten has welcomed a commitment by the Taoiseach to examine his proposal to offer additional paid leave to frontline healthcare workers. Speaking during Leaders Question in the Dáil today (Wednesday), Denis Naughten pointed out that now is the time to recognise the commitment of doctors, nurses and healthcare assistants proposing “I believe the very minimum we should offer …
Naughten to raise Aptar future with Tanaiste Leo Varadkar
Local TD, Denis Naughten will raise the future of the jobs at the Aptar plant in Ballinasloe with the new Tanaiste & Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Leo Vardakar in Dáil Éireann this Tuesday. “The decision by Ballinasloe based company Aptar is to review its operation in the town over the coming weeks will cause huge anxiety, not just for …
Naughten secures Dáil debate on school re-opening
Denis Naughten has secured a Dáil debate on the re-opening of schools in September. “We must do everything possible to ensure that schools can fully re-open in September and parents need clarity on this issue,” stated Denis Naughten, who this afternoon secured the support of the Business Committee to schedule time for a Dáil debate on the issue next Wednesday …
Decision on Portiuncula tender in coming days– Naughten
The long drawn out process to commence the enabling works for the new 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, are coming to an end with the selection of a contractor in the coming days, local TD Denis Naughten has confirmed. “The enabling works are required in advance of construction of the new 50 bed ward block, a commitment …
Naughten to seek urgent debate on school re-opening
Denis Naughten is to seek an urgent Dáil debate on the re-opening of schools in September. “We must do everything possible to ensure that schools can fully re-open in September and parents need clarity on this issue,” stated Denis Naughten, who will today (Tuesday) ask the Business Committee to schedule time for a Dáil debate on the issue. “Many …
Culling our cattle is good for climate maths but not our planet – Naughten
The current system of calculating climate emissions discriminates against a food exporter such as Ireland and is also harmful for our environment, Denis Naughten told Dáil Éireann last week. During a debate on climate change and agriculture Denis Naughten pointed out: “Even though 90% of our beef is exported, Ireland is penalised for being the most carbon efficient beef exporter …
Now that playgrounds are opening up here are a few things to do this weekend
With the opening up from the lockdown, people can now travel right throughout our County and it is really a great sight to see our playgrounds beginning to open up again today. So I’ve put together a few things that you can do this weekend and explore County Galway and County Roscommon. So well done to Roscommon County Council and …
Be careful about emails looking for bank details
This is a scam email that I received this morning: For a list of the actual business supports that are available click on the link: Business May 2020
Health authorities now playing with words on meat plant tracing
Neither the HSE nor the Minister for Health are prepared to provide the actual numbers of people contact traced and tested as a result of being in proximity of meat plant employees who tested positive for Covid-19. Even in today’s reply from the Health Minister he has not been prepared to provide that simple answer, and we must ask why? …