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 …
Jigsaw closure puts young people at serious risk – Naughten
Denis Naughten has asked the HSE to meet with Headstrong to try to find an interim solution to allow the Jigsaw service to continue to operate from the start of next month. He described the suspension of the Jigsaw service for young people as “a serious blow for mental health services in County Roscommon and one which must be reversed …
Summerhill school investment plan welcome – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan TD, that she is to fast track investment on the site of St. Joseph’s College, Summerhill, Athlone. “I understand that the investment in the upgrade of school facilities is to commence in 2016, with a major development now planned for 2018,” stated Denis Naughten. “While I …
Naughten welcomes resolution of industrial action in Brothers of Charity
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the decision of care workers with the Brothers of Charity to accept proposals from the Labour Relations Commission on pay arrears for twilight hours.
Government accepts Bill to give information on paedophiles to parents – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has welcomed the Government’s decision to accept his legislation to allow information on sex offenders to be made available to the parents of children and vulnerable adults who may be at risk. He also welcomed confirmation that the legislation, which is to be introduced by Denis Naughten in the Dáil this week, is to be incorporated into …
Clonown receives €154k for community pitch – Naughten
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of over €150,000 by LEADER for the development of a community park in the village of Clonown. Today (Monday) the Department of the Environment sanctioned the allocation of €154,186.83 in LEADER rural development funding by Roscommon LEADER Partnership to Clonown Community Site Project committee. “This project was spearheaded by the local community …
National fund for sick children would improve services and save money – Naughten
The establishment of a national fund for sick children would not only save money but more importantly deliver a better service for sick children with a life-limiting condition, TD Denis Naughten has claimed. “Currently, the HSE is once again looking at its annual plan to slash budgets mid-year because it is failing to balance the books. Yet much …
Naughten welcomes historic move to address undocumented Irish in US
Denis Naughten TD has welcomed the publication of a bipartisan plan by US Senators to provide a 13-year pathway to citizenship for the undocumented Irish in the United States. Any person who was resident in the United States before 31st December 2011 and who has remained there since that date will be eligible to apply for a six year …