Farmers ‘losing out because of inaccurate grading machines’ in factories
Beef farmers could be losing up to €168 per head due to the lack of accuracy on mechanical beef grading machines in meat plants, according to Roscommon East Galway TD Denis Naughten. Figures obtained by the Independent TD on the accuracy of beef grading machines show that department inspectors have…
Feighan withdraws as Naughten steps up for Ceann Comhairle
Sligo Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has withdrawn from the race to be the next Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Eireann. Feighan had earlier indicated that he was seeking nominations for the position. There is also speculation linking Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Feargháil and Fine Gael TD Heather Humphreys. Meanwhile, Independent TD…
Minister for Communications resigns amid broadband plan controversy
The Minister for Communications has resigned his position. In a statement to the Dail Denis Naughten said the Taoiseach asked him to reflect on his position. Denis Naughten, a Roscommon TD has been under pressure to explain his contacts with businessman David Mc Court who is part of a consortium…
Naughten says closure of post offices is necessary
The Communications Minister has been defending the closure of post offices, saying the consolidation plan will sustain the network into the future. A group of TDs have been questioning Denis Naughton and An Post about the closure of 159 post offices around the country, 27 of which are in the…
Naughten says action needed now on climate change
The Environment Minister’s warning that if we don’t take the right climate change action now, the next generation will suffer. Speaking last night at Trinity College Dublin, Denis Naughten said our actions today can have a direct impact tomorrow and the day after. He says it’s worrying that a third…
Regional Climate Action Office launched in Sligo
Sligo will be one of the Local Authority Regional Climate Action Offices being launch by the Communications Minister Denis Naughten in the County offices this morning. CEO of the Council Ciaran Hayes has been working closely with the Department to set up the initiative which is one of four such…
Government’s new rural plan already under fire
The government’s announced a 60 million euro plan aimed at rejuvenating 600 towns and villages around Ireland. The Action Plan for Rural Development says it’ll support the creation of 135,000 jobs by 20-20, as well as oversee the rollout of high speed broadband. The plan has more than 270 actions…