In response to the massive delays faced by students applying for higher education grants through the new Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) system, local TD Denis Naughten has written to the Chairperson of the Committee on Education and Social Protection to recommend that the committee call an emergency meeting to address this issue as soon as possible. In his …
Education Committee must confront SUSI crisis
Dear Deputy Tuffy, I am writing to request that you, in your capacity as Chairperson of the Committee on Education and Social Protection, call an emergency meeting of the Committee to address the current delays faced by students applying to the new Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) system. As I am sure you will agree, over the past number …
Students should apply now for college grant – Naughten
Local TD, Denis Naughten has urged students who plan to start a 3rd college course or PLC course this autumn, not to wait until they receive an offer to apply for a student grant. Denis Naughten explained: “While the closing date for new applicants to apply for the coming college year is the 31st of August, the sooner the application …
Increasing Sports Grant would access €145m hidden fund– Naughten
According to figures supplied by Denis Naughten TD, sports clubs are planning to top up grants under the Sports Capital Programme by a massive €145m, which in the current economic climate has potential to deliver a huge job boost to local communities. Naughten explained: “What is really surprising about the figures released from the Sports Minister, is the level of …
Naughten welcomes approval of 6 Summer Work Schemes
Denis Naughten has welcomed the approval of a further six applications for summer works in local schools, with a total of 14 schools now set to benefit throughout the county. The successful schools on this occasion were Cloonfad NS; Kilmore NS; St. Mary’s NS, Strokestown; Naoimh Eoin, Lecarrow; CBS Roscommon which have been sanctioned for roof works and Castlerea Community …
Local children’s views sought on plan for the future – Naughten
Denis Naughten TD has welcomed a survey of local children, seeking their views for the development on a new National Children’s Strategy. The new Children’s Strategy will set out the Governments targets for child services and how they will impact on the day to day lives of local children. While many professionals will have a direct input into the plan, …