Universities and private accommodation providers MUST refund those forced to leave college due to Covid-19 The Minister for Education has confirmed that the University of Limerick remains the only University in the country that has refused to refund students who were forced to leave their accommodation due to Covid-19, says Denis Naughten TD. “In recent weeks I have been …
€17k to improve local playgrounds – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €17,247 from Minister Katherine Zappone to upgrade four local playgrounds in Ballinasloe, Ballyforan, Lecarrow and Monksland. “The funding, which has been provided to Galway & Roscommon County Councils, is to upgrade existing playgrounds which require investment and will be a welcome amenity for local children as the Covid-19 restrictions are …
Government should relax restrictions in counties with low Covid numbers – Naughten
Areas can become a testbed for living with Covid-19 This afternoon Denis Naughten asked An Taoiseach to consider relaxing restrictions on returning to work in parts of the country which have seen consistently low numbers of Covid-19 infection. He said: “It makes no sense that parts of the country with low rates of Covid-19 infection should remain in …
Survey starts for broadband roll out – Naughten
Next week National Broadband Ireland will start to survey rural homes in mid Roscommon for the delivery of high-speed broadband with the build-out taking place before Easter 2021. From next week the National Broadband Ireland contractor, 4Site, will commence initial surveys in Ballymurray, Athleague, Castlecoote, Donamon, Ballymacurley, Lackan, Kilroosky, Four-Mile-House and will also survey adjoining areas in Galway and around …
Activities for families during Covid 19
Earlier today, I was on the Joe Finnegan Show on Shannonside/Northern Sound. In preparation for the programme I was asked if I had any suggestions on safe activities for families indoors/outdoors. So here are my 3 suggestions: Watch my neighbours Sandra & AJ do a live Facebook Kids Fun Fitness session every morning at 9am https://www.facebook.com/rinkaireland/ …
New measures could allow people to return to work – Naughten
New measures to allow people to return to work where they can safely implement social distancing have been proposed by Denis Naughten TD. This would include placing a yellow notice on public access to the workplace outlining how they are complying with social distancing rules. Speaking in Dáil Eireann today, Denis Naughten said: “We need to open our country; however, …
Minister must come clean on action for jobs in Midlands – Naughten
Bord na Mona decision adds to local economic gloom Denis Naughten TD has called on Minister Richard Bruton to issue a clear statement on the practical steps he is taking to secure employment for Bord na Mona & ESB workers facing the likelihood of not being able to return to work after the Covid-19 crisis. “The decision by Bord na …
Naughten welcomes measures to assist those working from home
Measures by the telecoms industry aimed at helping those working from home as well those who may be isolating have been welcomed by local TD Denis Naughten. “I am delighted to see that the industry – which includes all the major telecom providers – has made a number of commitments to enable people to keep in touch with both work …
Lanesboro & Shannonbridge closures: where is Bord na Mona & Minister?
Naughten seeks public comment on Lough Ree Power decision Denis Naughten TD has called on both Bord na Mona & Minister Richard Bruton to publicly comment on the ESB’s decision to shut down its operations at Lough Ree Power in Lanesboro, following the decision to close West Offaly Power in Shannonbridge last week. “It is now a week since …
Need help or wish to offer help duing Covid 19 Crisis?
As part of the Government response to the COVID-19 crisis, Roscommon & Galway County Councils have established a COVID-19 Community Call Forum. The forum works with State agencies and community and voluntary groups to provide supports or services to any vulnerable person who needs them. The forum brings together different organisations to provide important services like: collection and delivery of essential items like …