Local TD, Denis Naughten has called in the Minister for Justice and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, to reverse his decision to downgrade Custume Barracks due to its strategic importance in securing the border which is facing security threats due to increased dissident republican activity and trafficking of women and children. Speaking in the Dáil yesterday Denis Naughten pointed out …
NPWS must clean up act on Shannon flooding or face court–Naughten
Dáil report seeks practical action on Shannon flooding A Dáil Committee has today called on the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) to facilitate the immediate cleaning of silt from the River Shannon or face possible action from the European Commission. The Dáil Environment Committee called for action from the NPWS pointing out that the state agency and ultimately the …
Waterways Ireland staff went home as water began to rise – Naughten
“The ESB is operating a water level on Lough Ree which is 1foot higher than the weir wall in Athlone” stated Denis Naughten TD, following a meeting with the ESB, Waterways Ireland and the OPW in the Dáil this week. “Even more frustrating at the meeting was the admission by Waterways Ireland that its staff operating Meelick Weir went home …
Government to consider Wetlands Park to alleviate Shannon flooding: Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has been informed that the Government will consider a proposal to establish a national wetlands park in the North Midlands, which would also alleviate the scale of flooding from the River Shannon. Minister Jimmy Deenihan has agreed to have the proposal evaluated as a result of representations from Denis Naughten. “We are all aware of the …
Naughten welcomes €25,000 to address flooding in Roxboro & Four Roads
10th October 2011 Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €25,000 in funding to Roscommon County Council to address the threat of flooding in the Cloughan area of Four Roads & at Roxboro, Roscommon. A sum of €16,200 will be spent on the installation of a culvert & open drain at Cloghan, Four Roads and €8,745 is being …
Local business could save €11m with gas extension
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed a report by the Western Development Commission on the extension of the natural gas infrastructure, which would save businesses in Leitrim and Roscommon close to €11m/year. On top of this local households could connect to the gas network and see their annual energy bill reduced by €485. The Western Development Commission (WDC) report makes …
Naughten welcomes €40,000 to address flooding of homes in Four Roads
Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €41,000 in funding to Roscommon County Council to address the threat of re-flooding of homes in the Four Roads area. A sum of €25,000 will be spent on the refurbishment of two road bridges at Cloghnashade, Four Roads, as well as piping 115m of open drain and maintenance of the open …
Contract signed for Creagh Sewerage scheme after years of waiting
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the signing of contracts by Roscommon County Council for the final phase of the Creagh Sewerage Scheme on the outskirts of Ballinasloe. The announcement was also welcomed by local Councillor Ollie Moore who stated that the contract has been awarded to the company EPS and that Roscommon County Council will be meeting with the …
Investment in Four Roads/Mount Talbot Water Supply Scheme welcomed
Local TD, Denis Naughten has welcomed the planned investment by Roscommon County Council to upgrade the Four Roads/Mount Talbot Water Supply Scheme, to address ongoing problems with contamination. Commenting on the plans, Cllr. Dominic Connolly said “In the coming days, Roscommon County Council will sign a contract to improve the water supply from the Cloonlaughnan Spring, by installing ultraviolet and …
Only days left to register for new Rural Broadband Scheme – Naughten
Scheme can address lack of access for those without service There are only days left for people currently without broadband to avail of a new broadband scheme aimed at those living in rural areas who are unable of avail of a broadband service at present, Denis Naughten TD has outlined. “The Rural Broadband Scheme is designed to identify homes or …