Driving license renewal ‘unfriendly’ to older generation says rural TD
A rural TD says Post Offices should be used as a place for older people and those without internet to access forms such as the National Drivers License Service. Independent Deputy, Michael Fitzmaurice, says the current procedure for renewing a license is ‘unfriendly’ to the older population. An online form…
Alternatives to opening school windows during cold months needed
An Independent TD believes the directive for schools to leave windows open, with the aim of slowing the spread of Covid-19, during the cold months needs to change. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice says he is constantly receiving calls from concerned parents that fear their children will pick up regular flus and…
Independent radio stations deserve to be supported in this crisis – Harkin
The Independent radio sector, as well as local newspapers need to be given more support during this crisis. Thats according to a number of rural Independent TDs, including Sligo/Leitrim’s Marian Harkin and Roscommon/East Galway’s Michael Fitzmaurice. The Independent group are calling on Minister Richard Bruton to release more funding for…
Local Independent TD’s call for powers to help people in financial difficulty over COVID-19
Ministers should be given more powers to help people in financial difficulty because of the coronavirus. That’s according a number of Independent TDs including Sligo/Leitrim’s Marian Harkin and Roscommon/East Galway’s Michael Fitzmaurice as emergency legislation is discussed in the Dail this evening. The Independent group is calling for the Minister…
HSE no longer providing Occupational Therapy reports for free
The HSE’s decision to no longer provide Occupational Therapy reports for those applying for housing adaptation grants for free is being described as a ‘cruel way of treating people.’ Independent TD, Michael Fitzmaurice, is making the comments following the health executive informing all local authorities in the country of the…
With more heavy rain forecast, renewed farmer concern over flooding
The Irish Farmers Association claims homes could be flooded over the coming days unless immediate action is taken. More than 100 millimetres of rain has fallen in several areas so far this month. More heavy rainfall is predicted later this week. Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says it’s in situations like…
Plans for Rooskey asylum seeker accommodation dropped
Plans have been dropped to move 80 asylum seekers into a disused hotel in Rooskey, Co. Leitrim. It’s because of a legal dispute that’s come up between the owners and the company renting it. The Shannon Key West Hotel had been earmarked by the government as an accommodation centre for…