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Funding for Athlone pool welcome – Naughten
Investment is boost for local tourism Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of funding for the swimming pool at Athlone Regional Sports stating that “it will improve accessibility to the pool for people with a disability”. “The funding will be of benefit to people with mobility difficulties, the elderly and local organisations such as the St. Hilda’s Services,” …
Over 700 Roscommon homes in serious mortgage difficulty – Naughten
Government must provide for debt restructuring Local TD Denis Naughten has highlighted the fact that 719 homes in County Roscommon are in mortgage arrears of three months, with 518 now in arrears of at least 6 months – based on an analysis of figures recently released by the Central Bank. “These families are in a dire situation and the additional …
New law needed to allow parents to access information on paedophiles – Naughten
“The law in this Country must be changed to allow parents to find out if a paedophile is living in their community” claims Denis Naughten TD. “With the disclosure today that Gardai are investigating the possibility of a paedophile ring operating in Donegal, it is imperative that tighter controls on convicted rapists and paedophiles, must be introduced, including plans to …
Naughten welcomes approval of 6 Summer Work Schemes
Denis Naughten has welcomed the approval of a further six applications for summer works in local schools, with a total of 14 schools now set to benefit throughout the county. The successful schools on this occasion were Cloonfad NS; Kilmore NS; St. Mary’s NS, Strokestown; Naoimh Eoin, Lecarrow; CBS Roscommon which have been sanctioned for roof works and Castlerea Community …
Approval of 8 summer works schemes
Denis Naughten has welcomed the approval of eight applications for summer works in local schools but pointed out that it was disappointing funding was not available to fund other important applications in the county. “I want to welcome the allocation of funding to the eight schools, namely St Bridget’s NS, Four Mile House; Naomh Micheal & Padraig, Cootehall; St. Ciaran’s …
Local children’s views sought on plan for the future – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has welcomed a survey of local children, seeking their views for the development on a new National Children’s Strategy. The new Children’s Strategy will set out the Governments targets for child services and how they will impact on the day to day lives of local children. While many professionals will have a direct input into the plan, …
Roscommon abuse audit not available until March– Naughten
The report on the an audit of all serious child neglect cases in the county will not be available until next March, eight months after it was recommended, Denis Naughten has stated. One of the key recommendations of the Roscommon child abuse inquiry was that an audit of current practice in chronic neglect cases should be undertaken in County Roscommon. …