As Leaving Certificate students return to school many of them are beginning to ask this question. The fact is that both Brexit and technology will have a direct impact on the future career paths for many of this years Leaving Certificate students. Recent studies have shown that half of Leaving Certificate students feel unprepared for the CAO form and that …
€640k for local walking trails – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has confirmed the allocation of €641,000 for new and enhanced walking trails in County Roscommon, which will benefit the local community and tourism development. Denis Naughten outlined that €200,000 has been allocated to upgrade the paths in the Loughnaneane Park in Roscommon Town, with a further €92,000 to enhance aspects of the Suck Valley Way. On …
Plastic ban
I’m very pleased to see that my initiative on banning single use plastics has been progressed by Government today. Plastic is destroying our waters, our oceans, our climate and ultimately our health. This ban by Government is a significant step forward in banning single use plastics, outright. Government is now banning single use plastics in all public buildings, including schools. …
Biofuel changes reduce carbon emissions by over 380 kg every hour
Level of biofuel in fuel mix increased from 8% to 10% I welcome the implementation by Government of my decision to increase the biofuel mix in petrol and diesel by one quarter from 1st January, which will see 380kg/hour less carbon being released into our atmosphere. This measure is one of a number of ways that we can support the uptake …
New classroom for Ardkeenan NS – Naughten
18/8/18 Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed the approval of funding for the construction of an additional mainstream classroom at Ardkeenan NS, Drum, Co. Roscommon. The additional classroom is to meet growing school numbers at the school. Also another local school, Camcloon NS, Ballydangan has received funding to carry out structural improvements at the school. “Traditionally, these two …
Minister Naughten announces €55k for environmental projects in Roscommon-Galway
Local Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten is announcing the projects across Roscommon-Galway that have been successful under the 2018 Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Environmental Partnership Fund. This fund supports local environmental initiatives by communities, individuals and not-for-profit groups. Roscommon has 23 projects, receiving total funding of €19,550, and Galway county has 30 projects, with funding of €36,110, confirmed Minister Naughten. …
Naughten confirms €27,500 to support work of Men’s Sheds across Roscommon-Galway
Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed over €27,500 in funding to support the work of Men’s Sheds across Roscommon-Galway. The Men’s Sheds movement in Ireland is growing since the first Men’s Shed was established almost seven years ago. There are now more than 10,000 members and at least four communities a week are calling for new Sheds in their areas. “Across …
Nursing home changes will support family businesses and farms – Naughten
Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed Cabinet approval this week of changes to the Nursing Home Support Scheme which he says “will remove a huge financial burden from family farms and small, family-run businesses”. “The decision by Minister Jim Daly to reform the Fair Deal nursing home scheme and not to discriminate against family businesses and farm families is a …
Government funding for defibrillators and first responders that will save lives – Naughten
Minister Denis Naughten is pleased to confirm that over €42,000 has been allocated by Government for vital life-saving equipment for first responders and voluntary groups in County Roscommon under the CLÁR programme. “Roscommon Civil Defence, which is one of the most active units in the country, has received €25,778 to support volunteer members in their work as they continue to provide …
Major jobs boost as Athlone fast becoming the Silicon Heartlands – Naughten
Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement by Neueda Technologies that it is to create 200 software development jobs in Athlone. Neueda Technologies, an IT training, development and consulting services company headquartered in Belfast, is establishing a Software Engineering Hub in Athlone where it will employ 200 staff over the next four years. “The announcement today by software firm Neueda …