As a local TD I am deeply concerned by this case and appalled that the abuse could have continued for so long without appropriate action by the authorities. But this is first and foremost a tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers must be with the children who lost the opportunity to grow up in a loving home. We must ensure …
Map mess must not penalise farmers
Local TD, Denis Naughten has called on the Minister for Agriculture to ensure that his department’s failure to digitise maps does not lead to delays in paying farmers under various schemes including…
Debate on Health Service Cutbacks
Speech by Denis Naughten Fine Gael Deputy Spokesperson on Health & Children
Roscommon Hospital can help deal with cancer test delays– Naughten
Denis Naughten yesterday highlighted the potential which Roscommon Hospital has to deal with the current backlog of people waiting for colonoscopy tests for suspected bowel cancer. Speaking at a Dáil Committee yesterday Denis Naughten revealed that there has been a 52% increase in the number of people waiting more than 3 months for this vital cancer test, yet Roscommon County …
Downey could act as role model for Ireland of today – Naughten
Denis Naughten, has played tribute to Roscommon native US Ambassador to the first non-American born Governor of California, James G. Downey. A bust in honour of Downey was unveiled in Castlesamson, Co. Roscommon on Friday. Speaking following the unveiling of the bust Denis Naughten said, “Governor Downey, was the only non-American born Governor of the State of California up to …
Naughten highlights staffing crisis at Elphin Day Care Centre
Denis Naughten has received an assurance from the Justice Minister that he will seek to avert a serious staffing crisis at Elphin Day Care Centre, caused by delays in processing applications for Garda Clearance. Denis Naughten raised the matter with the Justice Minister, Dermot Ahern TD on the floor of the Dáil last week where he highlighted the fact that …
Naughten receives assurance on staffing at Elphin Day Care Centre
Denis Naughten has received an assurance from the Justice Minister that he will seek to avert a serious staffing crisis at Elphin Day Care Centre, caused by delays in processing applications for Garda Clearance. Denis Naughten raised the matter with the Justice Minister, Dermot Ahern TD on the floor of the Dáil last week where he highlighted the fact that …
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Failure to type 1 letter a day leaves patients without service – Naughten
Failure to type 1 letter a day leaves patients without service – Naughten Fine Gael Deputy Health Spokesperson, Denis Naughten TD, has described the removal of an important day surgery clinic from Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe due to lack of clerical support as “a scandal”. “The plastic surgery service, one of the new outreach services established at the Hospital taking …