Naughten welcomes progression of senior AMO appointment

In Health by Denis Naughten

Confirmation that applications are to be invited for the post of Senior Area Medical Officer in County Roscommon, has been welcomed by Denis Naughten. “I have been informed by the HSE that this post will be advertised by the Public Appointments Service next week,” stated Denis Naughten. “This is welcome news and I would hope that appointment of a new …

Election is a referendum on Roscommon Hospital – Naughten

In Health, Mid-Roscommon by Denis Naughten

The general election has been described as a referendum on Roscommon Hospital by Fine Gael’s Denis Naughten. He was speaking following Micheal Martin’s confirmation, during a recent visit to the county, that the reconfiguration of services at Roscommon Hospital “isn’t over” and must be allowed to “take its course”. “This election is a referendum on the hospital. If people want …

Election is a referendum on Portiuncula Hospital – Naughten

In Health, South Roscommon by Denis Naughten

The general election has been described as a referendum on the future of Portiuncula Hospital by Fine Gael’s Denis Naughten. He was speaking following Micheal Martin’s confirmation that the reconfiguration of services by the HSE involving Portiuncula Hospital “isn’t over” and must be allowed to “take its course”. “This election is a referendum on the hospital. If people want the …

Work on primary care centre nearing completion – Naughten

In Health, News by Denis Naughten

Confirmation that work on the new primary care centre in Roscommon town is almost complete has been welcomed by Denis Naughten. The HSE has confirmed to Denis Naughten that equipping of the offices in the new centre is underway at present and that the centre is at practical completion. In addition, it has been confirmed that the new primary care …

Naughten calls for changes to PRSI rules for self employed

In Business & Jobs by Denis Naughten

The rules governing PRSI contributions by the self employed which prevent access to State support are causing financial hardship for some families and need to be reviewed, Denis Naughten has stated. “There are many self employed people who now find themselves without work and who are not covered by PRSI as a result of the rules governing contributions by the …

Jobs plan urgently needed as local communities face scourge of emigration – Naughten

In Business & Jobs by Denis Naughten

The ESRI’s latest emigration predictions that 1000 people a week are set to leave Ireland this year alone has to shock the Government onto action, claims Denis Naughten. “We must have a jobs plan and we need it now. Local communities and football teams now have to face the grim prospect of being decimated by the scourge of emigration,” stated Denis …

Climate Bill would see 85% cull of cattle locally – Naughten

In Agriculture by Denis Naughten

The implementation of the current climate change law would see a cull of 17 out of every 20 suckler cows with a drastic impact on the local economy, says Denis Naughten. Furthermore, it would have a devastating impact on local businesses and lead to a situation where even more young people will be forced to emigrate. “There is no doubt …