The expansion of an existing medical device facility in Ballinasloe, which will create 100 new jobs, has been described as “a major boost for the future of the town” by local Minister Denis Naughten. “The creation of 100 jobs in Ballinasloe is the equivalent of 1000 jobs for Galway City, but what is far more significant is the fact that …
“National Broadband Plan will be the most significant investment in rural Ireland since rural electrification” – Naughten
Speaking at an event in Grange National School, Co Roscommon, today, the Minister for Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Denis Naughten T.D., today emphasised the Government’s strong commitment to revitalising rural Ireland through the implementation of the National Broadband Plan and other measures in the Programme for a Partnership Government. Minister Naughten said “The National Broadband Plan is a …
Major step forward on bail monitoring welcome says Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the decision to introduce a new bail supervision scheme for young offenders, which will not only keep young people out of prison but is also a major set forward in further strengthening the monitoring of all those on bail. This bail supervision scheme, which will be piloted in the Dublin area, will keep young …
Where is the review of Roscommon mental health services asks Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has sought an update from the HSE on the review of mental health services in County Roscommon which it commissioned last year. The review was ordered in part due to serious concerns over the operation of the service raised by Denis Naughten. An independent external team from Northern Ireland sought submission from the public last year …
Investment in sewer network could have implications for local flooding – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has sought urgent clarification from Irish Water on the impact of the sewer upgrade on localised flooding in Roscommon Town. Irish Water has announced an investment of €2.9m in the wastewater infrastructure in Roscommon Town, which will see surface water that currently goes into the sewer network, diverted into local drains and streams. “While the level …
Naughten encourages applications for Defence Forces posts
Local TD Denis Naughten is encouraging all those who are interested in a career in the Defence Forces to apply on line as soon as possible. The Defence Forces plan to recruit just over 600 general service personnel to the Permanent Defence Force in 2016 and a further 850 personnel in 2017. “For many young people this can be a …
Pobal to fund new service at St. Asicus – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has been informed that Pobal has confirmed that it will fund a new day service to replace the existing one, which is expected to commence operation within the next week or so. “There was a fear that when funding was withdrawn last month it may not be reinstated. However I can now confirm that Pobal is …
Statement by Denis Naughten TD on the threat to jobs at Lund, Athlone
On foot of contact from staff in the company concerned, I’ve been in direct communication with the office of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Minister Richard Bruton. I understand that there are very serious challenges facing the company and its workforce. I’ve been informed that the IDA have engaged directly with Lund Precision Products Ltd and have scheduled …
Naughten secures assurance staff will be trained to deal with choking
Regulations within the childcare sector will be changed to ensure that all staff working in the childcare sector have appropriate paediatric training to deal with an emergency following work by Independent election candidate Denis Naughten. “At present the law only requires that one person on the premises be trained in paediatric first aid: a fact that has shocked many parents …
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Published on Feb 22, 2016