tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85996932596730102872024-03-13T23:55:54.115-07:00Frank Feighan Press ReleasesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-44642960676170571012020-11-23T03:38:00.005-08:002020-11-23T03:40:34.722-08:00 N4 Boyle Cootehall junction <p><b>N4 Boyle Cootehall junction </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Frank Feighan TD: </b>"The Council has made significant progress with landowners and has been in active correspondence with TII. TII required a revised feasibility report in light of agreed changes in design and this revised report detailing the required accommodation works and funding has been submitted. It was planned that the first phase will be to complete the accommodation works and the pavement rehab would follow on in phase 2 with funding under the Pavement Asset Repair and Renewal Scheme. In order to conform with current design specifications Roscommon County Council has to reach agreement on departure standards with TII and this process is currently progressing. </p><p>Tender documents for the accommodation works should be ready for advertisement by end of Q4 2020/Q12021 following the signing of legal agreements."</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-58271282920509983322020-11-23T03:21:00.010-08:002020-11-23T03:22:55.836-08:00Funding Approved for 5 New Consultant Posts at Sligo University Hospital:<p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Calibri Light", sans-serif" style="font-size: 18pt;">Funding Approved for 5 New
Consultant Posts at Sligo University Hospital:</span></b></div><span face=""Calibri Light", sans-serif"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Minister for State at the Department
of Health Frank Feighan has announced that Sligo University Hospital has
received funding for the appointment of 5 new consultant posts with recruitment
to start immediately.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Minister Feighan said that “As Minister at the
Department of Health, I am delighted to be able to announce that funding has
been secured for an additional 5 Consultant posts for Sligo University Hospital
(SUH).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">“From discussions with stakeholders, I have been aware
that there has been a need for these positions to be approved for some time and
as a result, I am delighted to see that funding has now been allocated to SUH in
order to ensure that the positions can be advertised in the coming weeks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">These new posts which are being funded are;
Consultant Nephrologist, Consultant in Acute Medicine, Consultant in Ear, Nose
and Throat Surgery, Consultant in Infectious Disease and Consultant in Trauma
& Orthopaedics. In addition, the 2 Consultant Cardiology posts are to be
re-advertised shortly. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">This news is a major boost for SUH as the hospital
continues to grow and develop and these new consultant posts, once filled, will
greatly improve the ability of SUH to cater for the needs of the patients in
Sligo and the North West region and will greatly improve patient safety
going forward” the Minister concluded.</span></div></span><p></p>
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The €7.4 billion July Stimulus had a range of measures designed to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence while continuing to manage the impact of Covid-19. It will provide a boost to the economy, building confidence and moving us towards a more sustainable future in the North West and across all regions of the country. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">“The application form for the Restart Grant is available from the County Council’s website and I encourage all micro and small business owners to apply for the grant to help them get up and running again after COVID-19.”</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-10410471089099791682020-07-12T00:28:00.002-07:002020-07-12T00:28:37.047-07:00Update 12th July<div style="text-align: justify;">Minister Feighan acknowledges the publication of the Health Research Board’s latest research on Drug Treatment for 2019</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan TD, has acknowledged the publication today of the Health Research Board’s (HRB) latest research into treated problem drug use in the seven-year period 2013-2019.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The National Drug Treatment Reporting System has shown an overall increase of 1,658 or 18% in the number of treated cases recorded between 2013 and 2019. These figures highlight the levels of increased demand for drug treatment services nationwide. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Between 2018 and 2019 there was an increase of 3.8% or 390 cases in the number of cases presenting for treatment. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Opioids continue to be the most commonly reported main problem drug at 39%, followed by cocaine and cannabis at 24% and 23.5% respectively.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In looking at the patterns and trends in treatment cases since 2013, it is clear that opioid use has decreased from 51% of cases treated in 2013 to 39% of cases treated in 2019. The increase in cocaine use stands out. It has increased from 8% of cases in 2013 to 24% of cases in 2019. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan, said “I welcome this data which has been released today by the HRB as it clearly illuminates a worrying development in relation to the continuing rise of cocaine use and crack cocaine use in Ireland. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“The HRB data also highlights significant decreases in opioid use and just how well drug treatment services nationwide have responded to the increased demand. The investment in treatment services over the last number of years under Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery has enabled us to increase the capacity to meet the extra treatment demand.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The HRB plays an important role in supporting high-quality monitoring, evaluation and research to ensure policies and practices are evidence-informed. Their research contributed to the development in 2019 of the €750,000 multiannual investment plan under the National Drugs Strategy for 14 strategic health initiatives. These initiatives will strengthen the implementation of the Strategy, where the focus is on early harm reduction, responding to emerging trends and patterns of substance misuse, improving access to services for people with complex needs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Department of Health works with the HSE to raise awareness of the dangers associated with drugs through the Drugs.ie website. In 2019, the HSE developed and promoted two national campaigns aimed at students and the festival-goers, who may not present at traditional addiction services.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Earlier this year, in recognition of the increased risks, posed to drug users during COVID-19 the Department of Health and the HSE developed two ‘Harm Reduction Posters’ directed at those with substance abuse issues and those with alcohol-related problems respectively. The key harm reduction messages in the posters are person centered and offer simple advice and suggestions in line with the person centered approach of the National Drugs Strategy, Healthy Ireland and Slaintecare.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Department of Health, as part of the introduction of the Health Diversion Programme, is providing €100,000 in 2020 to develop a national harm reduction campaign to raise awareness of the risks associated with drug use. This will include the use of club drugs, festival drug use, and new trends.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Minister Feighan added “As Minister with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy, I believe that addressing the drug problem in Ireland requires a multi-pronged approach; providing targeted harm-reduction and prevention initiatives in tandem with treatment services. I would strongly encourage people with substance abuse issues to contact the HSE’s Drug and Alcohol Helpline which is available from Mon-Fri. 9.30-5.30pm 1800 459 459.” </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Health-related expenditure on drug services increased over the last 4 years from €121m to €130m enabling an expansion in addiction treatment services around the country. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 2019 additional funding of €1 million was secured on a recurring basis for the implementation of Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery. €750,00 of this funding has been allocated to 14 strategic health initiatives to strengthen the implementation of the strategy. Each strategic health initiative will receive €190,000 in total funding over a three year period. These new health initiatives reflect regional priorities agreed between the HSE Community Health Organisations (CHOs) and the Drug and Alcohol Task Forces and ensure that resources are targeted at groups most in need.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The episodes of treatment captured in the NDTRS for 2019 include a very wide range of interventions and settings from services in the community to specialist residential units. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A key goal of the National Drugs Strategy Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery is the development of sound and comprehensive evidence-informed policies and actions. The HRB plays an important role in supporting high-quality monitoring evaluation and research to ensure policies and practices are evidence-informed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Department of Health works with the HSE to raise awareness of the dangers associated with drugs through the Drugs.ie website. In 2019, the HSE developed and promoted two national campaigns aimed at students and the festival-goers, who may not present at traditional addiction services.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next year, the HSE will commence a targeted national campaign to raise awareness of the risks associated with drug use and recommend steps on how people can reduce the harms. This work will include information about club drugs, festival drug use, newer drugs, as well as cannabis.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Visit hse.ie and drugs.ie and askaboutalcohol.ie for updated factual information, including information on services available. HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline is available from Mon-Fri. 9.30-5.30pm 1800 459 459.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-83840679159188456342020-05-13T04:53:00.002-07:002020-05-13T04:53:22.334-07:00Hairdresser and Barber Businesses Need Greater Clarity on Public Health Requirements.<div style="text-align: justify;">Sligo – Leitrim Fine Gael T.D. Frank Feighan has called on the Government and the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) to provide hairdresser and barber businesses nationwide with greater clarity on the public health requirements they will need to adhere to when reopening. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deputy Feighan said, “I have written to the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphries T.D. today to outline directly to her office, the concerns of the industry over the lack of clarity around the public health arrangements that will be required for hairdresser and barber businesses reopening on 20th July 2020. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Being able to plan ahead for this industry is vital for its survival. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“My team and I have been busy speaking directly with local businesses owners across Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon in recent days about their concerns and it is clear that greater information is needed to enable businesses to plan and react to the changes that will be needed post 20th July. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“As a result, many local businesses are now seeking greater advice from Government about how they can begin to prepare to re-open in the absence of any NPHET guidelines.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Issues of importance for the businesses I have spoken with are PPE requirements for the industry and the size of the capacity restrictions required. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“I am advised that accessing PPE is already proving very difficult and that this difficulty is expected to increase as the 20th of July approaches. It is felt that clearer guidance is needed now so that they can source and obtain the correct PPE in time for reopening without putting pressure on vital supply lines for front line staff. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Currently, local businesses are grouping together and seeking to make informed decisions as best they can themselves based on international best practice, and from the advice of suppliers. However, they are conscious of the fact that these decisions may not coincide with the public advice here when it is made and as such, they may be making financial decisions that will fall foul of the Health & Safety Authority in July. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“I am seeking greater clarity form Government and the NPHET on this particular issue on behalf of this industry” concluded Feighan </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ends:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Frank Feighan </div><div style="text-align: justify;">0868331234</div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-57585839714307691502020-04-09T06:00:00.002-07:002020-04-09T06:01:28.232-07:00Update 9th April<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Sligo – Leitrim Fine Gael T.D. Frank Feighan has said that members of An Garda Siochana are set to receive an order of 16,000 spit guard protection devices in the coming days in order to help to protect our local Gardai from people who choose to spit, bite and cough at our officers during this COVID19 National Emergency. </div>
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“As a result, I raised this issue directly with the Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan last night at a Fine Gael phone call briefing. I called for better supports for our gardai on the ground and for this support to be forthcoming without further delay. He advised me that an order of 16,000 spit guards have been ordered and it is his hope that they will be with our gardai in the coming days to ensure they are protected from such incidents in the future. </div>
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national blueprint document and I am delighted at the plans now underway to
develop Boyle as an historic and strategically located town whose urban core
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funding to develop a cycleway linking Boyle and Lough Key Forest & Activity
Park; €200,000 in funding to transform the Town Centre and €100,000 to fund a
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successfully brought together the unique partnership of Roscommon County
Council and Coillte which has led to the development of this wonderful amenity
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development of the former Royal Hotel site into a civic space. In that regard,
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the town, I believe a key piece in the jigsaw is the provision of a hotel. To
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nomination at the Fine Gael selection convention for Roscommon/Galway, which
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career to date, I have showed leadership on a range of issues such as Roscommon
Hospital, the turfcutting issue, water quality and attracting investment into
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to be a member of the Good Friday Committee and the British Irish Parliamentary
Association which continue to work tirelessly to promote and enhance relations
on the island of Ireland and in the UK.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“I have never shirked my
responsibility in tackling the most difficult of issues and I have a proven
track record in delivering for this region.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“I want to use that
extensive political experience as a Government politician to continue to
deliver for people living in the Roscommon/Galway constituency.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“I have already been
successful in two General Elections and I look forward to working towards
securing a seat for Fine Gael in the next General Election.”</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-75386846453873414962018-10-11T06:27:00.001-07:002018-10-11T06:28:05.458-07:00Feighan welcomes inclusion of Boyle in Pilot Residential Occupancy Scheme<br />
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<strong>*€100,000 funding allocated to develop plans with local
stakeholders to attract more people to live in the town centre</strong></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Senator
Frank Feighan has welcomed the inclusion of Boyle as one of the six towns
included in the Town and Village Pilot Residential Occupancy Scheme.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“This pilot
scheme, announced by Minister Michael Ring today, is aimed at encouraging more
people to live in the centre of the town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“Funding of
€100,000 has been made available in order for Boyle to prepare a plan with
practical solutions to increase the number of people living in our rural towns.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“This pilot
scheme will consider ways in which properties that are currently not in use can
be renovated to allow them to be used for residential purposes. This is all
about encouraging people to move back into town centres such as Boyle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“This one of
the key objectives of the Boyle 2040 plan which was launched recently. This
pilot scheme will have a two-fold effect: it will help rejuvenate the town
centre while also contributing to the housing needs of people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“As Michael
Ring has said, this pilot initiative will allow six Local Authorities,
including Roscommon County Council, to develop and test different innovative
models which are considered appropriate for towns of different sizes and in
different locations. The learnings from this approach will help to
provide an indication as to what might work well for similar types of town on a
wider scale.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Contact:
Senator Feighan, (086) 8331234.</div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-52238364163326474402018-10-05T07:21:00.006-07:002018-10-05T07:23:12.470-07:00€780,000 has been allocated to County Roscommon <br />
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€780,000 allocated to Roscommon under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme</div>
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€780,000 has been allocated to County Roscommon under the Government’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme, Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan has said.</div>
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“My colleague, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has confirmed to me today that Roscommon will benefit from €780,000 in funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The beneficiaries are as follows:</div>
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• Athleague Development of a local economic and community action plan €100,000</div>
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• Ballaghaderreen Town enhancement project €100,000</div>
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• Boyle Town Centre Development Project<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>€200,000</div>
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• Monksland Development of a skate park €100,000</div>
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• Rooskey Improvement of the village townscape <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>€100,000</div>
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• Roscommon<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Improvement of facilities at Roscommon Castle<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>€100,000</div>
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• Strokestown<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Enhance building frontage & purchase chalet type stalls and marquee<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>€80,000</div>
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“Fine Gael in Government is using the benefits of the economic recovery to support the growth and development of rural Ireland, and the Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a key part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development. The Scheme focuses on projects which can help to enhance rural towns and villages with populations of less than 5,000 people, with a particular emphasis on stimulating economic development.</div>
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“Almost €53 million has been approved for more than 670 projects across the country under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme since it was introduced in the second half of 2016.</div>
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“The Government’s commitment to supporting rural Ireland is further underscored through the new €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund which was launched this year as part of project Ireland 2040. This new Fund will provide an opportunity to deliver more integrated and ambitious projects which will further support the revitalisation of our rural towns and villages in the coming years.</div>
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“Today’s announcement gives a real boost to communities in towns and villages across Roscommon.”</div>
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Contact: Senator Feighan, (086) 8331234.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-80101130333016248372018-10-04T04:14:00.002-07:002018-10-04T04:14:18.118-07:00Government Review of contributory pensions<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Feighan reports progress in Government Review of contributory pensions</b></div>
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Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan today reported progress on the Government’s review of those in receipt of reduced Contributory Pensions. </div>
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“The Government’s review of pensions, announced earlier this year, applies to people whose rate of entitlement was assessed based on pension rate band changes introduced in 2012. The review will provide for an alternative total contributions approach re-calculation for contributory pensioners born on or after the 1st September 1946 and new Home Caring Periods to take account of time spent out of the workplace for parenting or caring duties. </div>
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“The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection is currently working on legislation to implement the new arrangements as well as a new information technology system to be developed in line with the legislation. Both of these measures are at a very advanced stage. </div>
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“My colleague Minister Regina Doherty has confirmed to me that letters will issue to the pensioners concerned at the end of October, to explain to them what is happening and how the review will work. This will no doubt be welcomed by all affected, particularly women who have been disproportionally affected. </div>
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“Work has been ongoing within the Department of Social Protection to prepare legislation and design IT systems to deal with the changes since they were announced. With additional temporary staff recruited, this work is on target to see the pensions review process commence in the coming weeks, and so it is planned for the first payments to be made in the first quarter of 2019. </div>
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“It is expected that, where increases are awarded, these payments will be backdated, where relevant, to the end of March 2018, or later where a person reached their 66th birthday since that date. </div>
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“No pensioner will be worse off as a result of this review. Where a pensioner does not benefit from the measures introduced, they will continue to receive their existing rate of entitlement. However Minister Doherty has informed me she expects the majority of those who were adversely affected to be positively impacted by the recalculation and moved to a new, higher payment.”</div>
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Contact: Senator Feighan, (086) 8331234.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-41914366260046716162018-10-01T10:43:00.000-07:002018-10-01T10:43:19.772-07:00Launch of Boyle 2040, October 1st 2018<br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Launch of Boyle 2040, October 1st 2018</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Minister, County Manager,
Cathaoirleach, Deputies, Senator, Councillors, ladies and gentleman,
distinguished guests - I am delighted to be here today in my home town for the
launch of this ambitious plan for Boyle. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">This truly is a roadmap for the
town, a plan which dovetails perfectly with the Government’s Project 2040
initiative. I lobbied extremely hard to ensure County Roscommon and Boyle were
included in the Government’s €4 billion Capital Development Plan. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Indeed, Boyle is one of the few
towns name-checked in the Government’s blueprint document and I am delighted
that today’s launch of Boyle 2040 will mark the beginning of a major
rejuvenation of the town centre.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Boyle 2040 plan is clearly the
blueprint for the future development of the town. I am delighted that the
document includes proposals for the former Royal Hotel site along with linkages
to the planned Lough Key to Boyle Greenway.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">For decades, Boyle, not being a
county town or regional town, suffered unduly. However, I truly believe that
now with Boyle 2040, our town will - and deservedly so - get preferential
treatment.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">I am confident that this plan
will become the cornerstone for the revival of the town and surrounding areas. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Clearly, Boyle 2040 is a wonderful
testament to the work of many people over the last number of years, not least
Roscommon County Council and Boyle Town Team.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">To conclude, we all know Boyle
has so much to offer in terms of rich heritage and natural amenities.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Indeed, we have Lough Key Forest Park, the
jewel in the crown. Twenty years ago, as chairperson of Lough Key
Forest Park Action Group, I successfully brought together the unique
partnership of Roscommon County Council and Coillte. That partnership has
transformed the Park into one of the country’s top national tourist and visitor
attractions.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">I believe this latest
partnership between the Council, Boyle Town team and stakeholders will be
equally fruitful and productive and, as a member of Government, I look forward
to supporting this plan in whatever possible, </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Thank you</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-87504638564312735622018-09-25T12:10:00.001-07:002018-09-25T12:10:20.293-07:00€7.85m Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital<div style="text-align: justify;">
Feighan confirms appointment of Design team for €7.85m Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital</div>
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€560,000 in funding allocated for Design phase</div>
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Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan has confirmed that the Design Team has been appointed for the €7.85m Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital.</div>
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“Roscommon Hospital management has just confirmed to me that the design team to progress the Western Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon University Hospital is now in place. </div>
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“Funding approval of more than €560,000 has been allocated to move to the design phase of this project. This marks a major milestone for this €7.85m capital development.</div>
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“The new facility will be a satellite centre of the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire and will provide intensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation to patients based in the West of Ireland. </div>
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“This new 20 bed unit will be of huge benefit to patients in this region. It will enable treatment of patients from the West of Ireland in Roscommon University Hospital who would have previously been treated in the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dublin, and will also assist in reducing waiting times for patients who require access to the NRH.</div>
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“Apart from the employment which will be created during the construction phase, it is also important to say that once the Rehab Unit becomes fully operational, it will create 25 jobs initially and up to 50 jobs when all phases are complete.”</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-41625507963650814942018-09-03T03:01:00.001-07:002018-09-03T03:01:31.813-07:00Senator Frank Feighan's address at the official opening of Boyle Primary Care Centre by Minister for Health Simon Harris, September 3rd 2018 <br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ministers, TDs, cllrs, distinguished guests, ladies and gentleman.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is almost two years ago to the day that Minister Harris turned
the sod on this project and I am delighted that you are back here again
Minister to official open this wonderful facility.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On that same day two years ago, Minister, you also travelled to
Roscommon Town to officially open the new Endoscopy Unit at Roscommon
University Hospital.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">That was a great day for Roscommon where you Minister personally
endorsed two significant health facilities for the county. Minister, I also
look forward to the imminent announcement of the successful design team for
another important project planned at Roscommon Hospital, namely the Medical
Rehabilitation Unit.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I am so pleased that you are back here in Boyle again today. This
Primary Care Centre, now open more than six months, provides health services to
a population of approximately 9,000 people in the town and surrounding areas.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Centre is a hugely positive development for Boyle and the
wider North Roscommon area. It ensures that our local community has improved
access to a greater range of health services on their own doorstep and under
the one roof. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It provides modern facilities for a significant range of primary
care services, delivered by a locally based multi-disciplinary Primary Care
Team.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I would like to sincerely thank the many people involved in
ensuring that this development has come to fruition.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I am extremely proud that Boyle has this state-of-the-art health
facility and I want to sincerely thank you Minister and all present for being
here today for this official opening. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thank you</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-65329572488484160152018-08-24T05:22:00.005-07:002018-08-24T05:22:58.485-07:00Boyle Primary Care Centre Opening on September 3rd<br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Feighan confirms that
Health Minister to officially open Boyle Primary Care Centre on September 3rd</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Senator Frank Feighan has
confirmed that the Minister for Health Simon Harris will officially open Boyle
Primary Care Centre on Monday, September 3<sup>rd</sup> at 11 am.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“I am delighted that the
Minister for Health has accepted my invitation to officially open the new
Primary Care Centre.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Minister Harris returns again to Boyle after initially turning the sod
on the project.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“The facility, now open more
than six months, is providing health services to a population of about 9,000
people in the town and surrounding areas.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“As I have said before, the
Primary Care Centre is a very positive development for the town and the wider
North Roscommon area.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“It ensures that the local
community has improved access to a greater range of health services on their
own doorstep and under the one roof.”</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Contact: Senator Feighan,
(086) 8331234.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-18275775713463737432018-08-01T00:30:00.002-07:002018-08-01T00:31:58.052-07:00Feighan urges Irish Water to accelerate local upgrade works for the benefit of Grangemore and Ballinameen water supplies<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Senator Frank Feighan has urged Irish Water to accelerate
local upgrade works following the issuing of a boil water notice on the
Grangemore Public Water Supply and Ballinameen Camlin Group Water Scheme.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“This boil water notice which came into effect last week is
affecting more than 1500 people in the areas of Croghan, Ballinameen,
Ballymore, Killarght (County Sligo), The Plains and surrounding areas.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“Irish Water has been progressing a major upgrade project
which includes the extension of the Boyle Regional Water Supply Scheme to
supply the Grangemore WSS. This will involve the decommissioning of the
existing Water Treatment Plant currently supplying the Grangemore scheme.
These works are to due to be completed by December 2019.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“However, I have urged Irish Water to accelerate the
decommissioning of the Grangemore water plant earlier if at all possible.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“Responding to further queries on why the boil water notice
has been issued, Irish Water explained that in order to safeguard drinking
water supplies, chlorine residual levels of greater than 0.1 mg/l should
be present within the entire distribution system. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“Irish Water went on to say that by maintaining this level
of chlorine, the supply is fully disinfected and any bacteria which may have
survived the various treatment stages are destroyed. However due to the
poor raw water quality in Cavetown lake recently (as a result of the drought),
the water treatment plant is unable to remove sufficient organics from the
water resulting in quicker chlorine decay with chlorine levels dropping below
0.1mg/l at some locations within the distribution system. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“Irish Water also said that coliform was detected in some
recent samples. Although coliforms are not harmful, Irish Water said it
does highlight that the water supply is vulnerable to bacteriological
contamination. Testing and monitoring of the supply is continuing and Irish
Water will issue further updates.”</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-75562042826862131082018-07-30T07:06:00.001-07:002018-07-30T07:08:01.023-07:00Men’s Sheds in Roscommon<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Feighan urges Men’s Sheds in Roscommon to apply for funding by 31st August deadline</b></div>
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Senator Frank Feighan is encouraging all Men’s Sheds in Roscommon to apply to a national funding pot of half a million euro to support their good work. This capital funding provides small grants to individual Men’s Sheds in order to enable them to purchase equipment or carry out minor works to improve their shed. As part of this measure, Minister Ring has made provision for €8,696 to be provided to the 6 Men’s Sheds in County Roscommon, pending successful applications by the individual Men’s Sheds.</div>
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Men’s Sheds are a worldwide movement which encourages men to talk about their feelings in order to improve mental health and wellbeing. Local Men’s Sheds create a space where men can discuss health issues and emotions while engaging in purposeful activities.</div>
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The sheds are in urban and rural areas across the country and promote the health and wellbeing of members by combating issues such as loneliness and isolation, while creating a culture where men can discuss their thoughts and feelings without stigma. They are a great example of a positive community based organisation that promotes good citizenship through good works.</div>
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It is essential that the individual local sheds apply for this funding. Applications will have to be made to the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) by 31st August 2018.</div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-23889129634111181732018-07-23T04:55:00.003-07:002018-07-23T04:55:54.383-07:00Senator Frank Feighan to apply to the Fine Gael National Executive to be added to the ticket<div style="text-align: justify;">
Press Statement</div>
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July 23rd 2018</div>
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Senator Frank Feighan to apply to the Fine Gael National Executive to be added to the ticket</div>
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Senator Frank Feighan is to apply to the Fine Gael National Executive to be added to the ticket for the Sligo-Leitrim/South Donegal/North Roscommon Constituency.</div>
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“I withdrew my name from the nomination process at the selection convention last Thursday night in Sligo.</div>
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“During my address to convention on the night, I expressed my belief that the odds were stacked against me in terms of being selected as a candidate.</div>
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“Firstly, to have a valid vote at the convention, a person needs to be a member of the party for two consecutive years - and given only two branches moved in from North Roscommon only a year ago, it was physically impossible to add members to address this criteria. Furthermore, these two former Roscommon branches only represent a little over 5% of the membership at the convention.</div>
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“Secondly, the vast majority of members which constitutes up to 90 per cent of the constituency membership are from Counties Sligo and Leitrim and I know there is a desire to have a candidate from each of these counties, which I fully accept and understand. </div>
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“Finally, only a few weeks ago, tonight’s convention was reconvened at short notice. It was originally due to take place at the end of September, which would have given me time to visit members personally. This time was further restricted due to my work in this minority Government and the last number of weeks has been almost exclusively taken up with passing legislation, which we only completed on Tuesday of last week.</div>
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“As a result of all of this, I will have to take a different approach and I will be applying to the National Executive to be added to the ticket.</div>
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“As the only Oireachtas member before convention, I certainly do believe if I was on the ticket, I would have a great chance of securing a second seat for Fine Gael. </div>
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“I am very proud to have served as a public representative for almost 20 years. In the Local Government elections of 1999, I topped the poll in Boyle and three years later in the Seanad elections, I became the first ever member of the Oireachtas elected out of the town of Boyle. </div>
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“In the 2007 General Election in the Roscommon/South Leitrim constituency, I became the first ever TD from Boyle elected and retained my seat in the 2011 General Election.</div>
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"However, whatever decision is taken by the National Executive, I will fully accept and abide, as always, by the rules of the party. And as a Senator, I will continue as always to work and deliver for this constituency.”</div>
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Contact: Senator Feighan, (086) 8331234.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-91995302270208980212017-06-09T06:19:00.000-07:002017-06-09T06:19:07.733-07:00ASD unit at Boyle Community College<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">
June 9<sup>th</sup> 2017<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Feighan welcomes funding approval for ASD unit at Boyle
Community College</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Senator Frank
Feighan has welcomed funding approval for a new Autistic Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) unit at the Abbey Community College in Boyle<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“I am
delighted that this funding has been approved by the Department of Education
for this ASD unit which I have lobbied strongly for on behalf of the
school. <span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“This
announcement clearly demonstrates the Government’s commitment to supporting
children with special educational needs.<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“This
funding allocation is great news for the Boyle secondary school and works will
proceed once the tendering process has been completed. <span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“Projects such
as these also help to stimulate economic activity by supporting jobs in the
local economy.<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“It is
important to note that no details are given in relation to the amount of the
grant-aid approved as the publication of the level of funding could prejudice
the tendering process.<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“The School Building Unit will issue a detailed letter
informing the school of the amount of grant aid sanctioned by the Department.”<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-50600746331423023732017-01-10T02:56:00.003-08:002017-01-10T02:56:56.234-08:00Seeking clarity on Syrian refugees in a former hotel in Ballaghaderreen.<div style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;">Senator Frank Feighan has said he will be seeking clarity on a number of issues at a special Ministerial briefing on Wednesday regarding the planned accommodation of Syrian refugees in a former hotel in Ballaghaderreen.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;">“I have already had a constructive discussion with David Stanton, Minister of State for Justice with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration and Integration. Minister Stanton is to hold a special briefing with relevant Oireachtas members this Wednesday afternoon in Leinster House where a range of issues of concern will be raised.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">There is no absolutely no question at all that people in Ireland, Roscommon and Ballaghaderreen want to help these families who have been tragically displaced by war.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">We have all seen the horrific images on television where ordinary men, women and children are being killed in the Syrian conflict and the humanitarian case to help these refugee families fleeing from blood-shed is overwhelming.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">Compassion must be to the forefront as we simply cannot even imagine the horrors that these people have gone through.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">At the same, it is clear that there has been a lack consultation with local public representatives to establish exactly what the plans are and what resources will be available to adequately cater for these refugees.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">As a local public representative, I want to work with the community and all stakeholders to clarify issues of concern which have been raised legitimately by the people of Ballaghaderreen.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">Language support, health services and integration are just some of the issues which need to be addressed in a positive manner and I will be seeking clarity in this regard.”</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-89804080919308524642017-01-04T02:49:00.001-08:002017-01-04T02:49:21.392-08:00Feighan welcomes €468,000 in ICT funding for Roscommon schools<br /><div align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;">
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Senator
Frank Feighan has welcomed a total of €468,000 in funding for Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) equipment for Roscommon schools.</div>
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“Allocated by the Minister for
Education, Richard Bruton, this funding for 99 primary and secondary schools in
Roscommon will support the development and implementation of an eLearning Plan
for each school to embed ICT in teaching and learning. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Some examples of the infrastructure that
schools can purchase with this funding are:<o:p></o:p></div>
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computers/shared student computers. These may include desktop PCs, laptops,
tablets or hybrid devices.<o:p></o:p></div>
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short throw or ultra-short throw, long throw, interactive, or interactive flat
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“This investment marks the start of the
Government’s €210 million Digital Strategy for Schools. As Minister Bruton said
today in announcing this funding, the ability to think critically and develop
solutions in the digital world will be vital for these students’ prospects in
life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“The Digital Strategy for Schools sets out a clear
vision to realise the potential of digital technologies to transform the
learning experiences of students.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“The ICT
funding rates payable are €2,000 per school plus €22.20 per mainstream pupil in
primary schools, with additional per capita payments for pupils in DEIS
schools, Special Classes and Special Schools. <o:p></o:p></div>
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"At
post-primary, the rates payable are €2,000 per school plus €31.90 per student,
with an additional per capita payment for students in DEIS schools. These
payments are made directly into the schools’ accounts.”<o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-91797093542793740352016-10-06T07:31:00.002-07:002016-10-06T07:31:23.879-07:00Very productive meeting with Health Minister, HAC and local Oireachtas representatives to discuss services at Roscommon Hospital<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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Senator Frank Feighan described last Thursday’s
meeting between Minister for Health Simon Harris, members of the Hospital
Action Committee and local Oireachtas public representatives as very
productive. Senator Feighan facilitated the meeting in the Minister’s office at
the request of the HAC.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I would like to take this opportunity to thank
all of those who attended for contributing to a very productive and positive
meeting with Minister Harris. The Minister engaged with those present on a
range of issues relating to the hospital and local health services.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“This included the new Medical Rehab Unit; the
need to fill the Rehab Consultant post as soon as possible; ambulance services;
the Air ambulance service; the openings hours of the Medical Assessment Unit; a
new Central Sterile Supply Department and progress on the new Sacred Heart
Hospital project.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Minister Harris took detailed notes of all the
queries and said he would revert as soon as possible with the relevant
information. I would like to thank the Minister for giving his time to discuss
these issues in a very considered fashion.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Minister Harris made it clear to all present
that Roscommon Hospital is busy and he wants to make it even busier with the
addition of more services. He said Rocommon Hospital was a good example of how
hospitals are now taking the lead on certain services.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“With the new Endoscopy Unit open and with the
Medical Rehab project about to get underway, it is clear that the long-term
future of Roscommon Hospital is very secure.”<o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-73356381919938445892016-09-29T02:38:00.001-07:002016-09-29T02:43:56.605-07:00Roscommon Hospital management actively addressing parking difficulties<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Senator Feighan has said that Roscommon Hospital management is actively addressing the parking difficulties currently being experienced at the hospital. Senator Feighan has been in ongoing discussions with hospital management about the issue.</div>
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“The current parking issues are predominately as a result of the on-going increase in attendances of patients for day case procedures, surgery, diagnostics and consultations. This is a certainly problem that many didn’t and couldn’t foresee five years ago.</div>
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“The main congestion occurs on week-days, from about 9am to 2pm each day, when there is a large percentage of patients attending the hospital,`when all services are fully operational and the majority of staff is on duty.</div>
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“Hospital management has informed me that it has had meetings with Roscommon County Council and An Garda Síochána regarding the issue which has included discussing the concerns of local residents. Hospital management has suggested to the council that double yellow lines be painted along the Ardsallagh Road to restrict parking in that area.</div>
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“The hospital has also expanded its security officer services in order to try to maximise parking usage on the campus. A security officer is now on duty from 7am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. By employing a security officer during busy periods, the hospital is now utilising 17 car parking spaces adjacent to the Urgent Care Centre hospital entrance for short term parking (maximum 2 hrs) and for set down/pick up. As a result, the hospital has informed me that there is now a much better turnover per car park spaces and it has ensured patients do not have to walk too far. </div>
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“The security officer is also there to provide direction and advice to patients/service users in relation to spaces available throughout the site. Additionally, the car-park adjacent to Hyde Park is a public car park and staff/visitors have been advised that cars can be parked there, thus ensuring that patients can get much better and nearer access to the hospital. This arrangement has been in place for more than two years now.</div>
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“From my discussions with hospital management, I know they are acutely aware of the limited parking currently available. They are doing everything possible to ensure that patients get priority and are allowed to park as close as possible to the hospital and avail of services. Thankfully too, Roscommon Hospital is still one of the few hospitals in the country that does not charge for car parking and I would encourage the management to ensure that it stays that way.”</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-63444656505754622312016-09-23T02:40:00.001-07:002016-09-23T02:40:16.921-07:00Update 23rd September<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;">
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Roscommon
soldiers among those honoured by Government at Custume Barracks for their
bravery at Siege of Jadotville</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mary Tiernan and Senator Frank Feighan</td></tr>
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Senator Feighan said it was a great source of
pride to be among the large attendance at Custume Barracks in Athlone last
Saturday where a special event took place to formally honour the bravery of
Irish soldiers who fought at the famous Siege of Jadotville 55 years ago.</div>
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“In 1961, 157 Irishmen fended off 3,000 enemy
forces at the famous Siege of Jadotville in fierce exchanges which lasted six
days. Three hundred enemy forces were killed during this battle in the Congo
while there were no fatalities on the Irish side. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“The soldiers came from ‘A’ Company, 35th
Infantry Battalion and were led by Commander Pat Quinlan. I was delighted to
see a number of Roscommon men who were among that courageous group of soldiers
honoured last Saturday.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“It was wonderful to see the Minister with
Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe, present a Unit Citation to the Company
at Custume Barracks in recognition of their bravery and heroism. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“This is the first time a Unit Citation has been
awarded within the Defence Forces and a copy of the citation was presented to
each member or next-of-kin of the unit. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“The Siege, which has now been made into a
movie, is an incredible story of courage in the face of huge adversity. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Unfortunately, the bravery of
these Irish man was never fully recognised until last Saturday’s event and the
emotion was very palpable among former soldiers and the families as the long
wait for recognition was finally over.”<o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599693259673010287.post-72375259826986812582016-09-19T06:52:00.001-07:002016-09-19T06:52:24.481-07:00Flood Relief Minister's visit to Boyle<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Flood
Relief Minister visit to Boyle will allow him to talk directly to those
affected by flooding - Feighan</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Senator Frank Feighan has said that this
evening’s visit (Monday, September 19<sup>th</sup>) to Boyle by the Minister
responsible for the OPW and Flood Relief, Sean Canney, will give him the
opportunity to talk directly to those who have been severely affected by
flooding.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Timetable</b></div>
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2:00 - 2.40pm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lough Funshinagh / Ardmullen</div>
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3.15 - 3.45pm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Athleague / Correal Turlough</div>
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4.30 - 5:30pm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Castleplunkett/Bushfield/Brackloon Turloughs</div>
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6:00 - 7:00pm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Boyle Turloughs </div>
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“As part of a county wide tour of Roscommon
today which includes Lough Funshinagh, Athleague and Castleplunkett, Minister
Canney will also visit Boyle this evening to look at turloughs which have been
associated with severe flooding of homes and farms last Winter.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Minister Canney is well aware of my numerous
representations on this issue and the need for the OPW to carry out a technical
examination of these turloughs. I am glad the Minister is now visiting Boyle to
see these flood-hit areas at first hand and talk directly to those who have
been severely affected.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“One of the flooding turloughs the Minister will
be visiting this evening is at Lisserdrea beside the home of Ann and Vincent
Brady, who are still reeling from the flooding devastation they suffered last
Winter. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“With funding assistance from the severe weather
fund, Roscommon County Council did raise the road near the Brady home and I
understand that the council recently opened a swallow hole towards the end of
turlough. These works revealed a slow flow of water which may indicate a
blockage of some type.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“As part of the agreed monitoring programme of
turloughs nationally between the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the
Geological Survey of Ireland, this Lisserdrea turlough is among those selected
for a technical examination which will involve the use of a dye-trace. It is
hoped this examination will help inform workable solutions to address the
flooding problem.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“This turlough examination and the analysis of
the results must happen as soon as possible in order to meaningfully address a
flooding crisis, which has caused so much stress and anxiety to the Brady
family.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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