Labour Leader chose to long-finger ownership decision on National Broadband Plan Denis Naughten has received confirmation in a Dáil reply that Labour Leader Brendan Howlin approved the disposal of Coillte telecoms assets at a time, in 2015, when they could have been key to the delivery of the National Broadband Plan. “Brendan Howlin is critical of the decision which …
Rahara NS make it to One Good Idea National Final
Congratulations to Rahara NS, Co. Roscommon who made it to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland ‘One Good Idea’ National Final in Dublin Castle this week. Have a look at the video and spot the cameo role from the Rahara girls!!
Why did Labour kick broadband ownership decision beyond 2016 election?
I’ve been amazed at some of the commentary this week by former Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin TD. Brenda has taken a new found interest in the ownership model on broadband infrastructure but yet has failed to explain why he and then Communications Minister Alex White, decided not to make a decision on the ownership model for …
Site identified for St. Teresa’s Special School in Ballinasloe – Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has confirmed that the Department of Education has selected a site for the construction of a purpose built building for St. Teresa’s Special School, Ballinasloe. “The school is currently accommodated in the Ballinasloe Enterprise Centre in Creagh and negotiations have now commenced with a landowner on the purchase of a site for the construction of …
Howlin must explain his role in selling State-owned telecoms assets – Naughten
Denis Naughten has called for Labour Leader Brendan Howlin to explain his role in the decision by Coillte to sell off telecoms assets at a time, in 2015, when they could have been key to the delivery of the National Broadband Plan. “Brendan Howlin is critical of the decision which sees part of the National Broadband infrastructure in private …
Historic day as Government approves broadband for rural Ireland – Naughten
“Today’s decision by Government to proceed with the National Broadband Plan is one of the defining days in the history of our Country and will be the turning point for the revitalisation of rural Ireland” says Denis Naughten TD “When I entered Government my absolute priority as Minister was to ensure that high-speed broadband was provided to the more than …
Naughten confirms that N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Road Project to tender
Local TD, Denis Naughten has confirmed that the N5 road project from Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge has been approved to go to construction by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross T.D. “The project which will cost approximately €200m has now received planning approval and will now move to the tender & construction phase of a 34km of …
Broadband will be more important than electricity
There is nobody in Ireland who believes that any home, regardless of location, should be without electricity. That belief is what drove the politicians of the last century to deliver on rural electrification. If that decision was determined purely on a cost benefit analysis then today we would have homes in Ireland without this basic human requirement. But could we …
Town and Village Renewal Scheme announced
Denis Naughten encourages communities and Roscommon and Galway Councils to work closely on applications Local TD Denis Naughten is pleased to confirm that Government funding will be available for rural towns and villages across Ireland through the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Over the next 15 months up to 200 towns and villages throughout the country including areas in Roscommon and Galway, will benefit from the funding scheme announced this morning by Minister …
Minister admits grading machines can be more accurate – Naughten
Yet getting it wrong on over 4 out of 10 cattle is ok? The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed TD has written to Denis Naughten pointing out that the figures on the accuracy of beef grading machines at Departmental inspections can be as high as 94.8% for fat cover, a full 10% higher than first disclosed. Denis Naughten has …