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Public submissions sought on Dáil electoral system
Westmeath’s citizens are beng encouraged to have their say on the way in which TDs are elected to Dáil Éireann.
AIT students raise €1,600 for Motor Neurone Association
Students at Athlone Institute of Technology presented a cheque for €1,600 to Deputy Nicky McFadden today for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA).
Consultation process begins as Alkermes announces 130 job losses
The consultation process with Alkermes employees started on Wednesday, April 10, after it was announced earlier this week that up to 130 jobs were to go at the biopharmaceutical plant in Monksland.
Progress on tackling social welfare appeals backlog - McFadden
Local Fine Gael TD Nicky McFadden says that further progress needs to be made on tackling the social welfare appeals backlog. Deputy McFadden raised the issue with Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton, requesting an update on current efforts to reduce the social welfare appeals backlog.
Forty-five Athlone jobs under threat as B&Q enters examinership
Forty-five jobs are under threat at the Athlone branch of B&Q, after the home improvement store announced it has gone into examinership. The Athlone store has been singled out as one of the company’s “uneconomic stores” which are likely to be closed.
Westmeath can benefit from strong tourism growth - McFadden
Longford-Westmeath TD Nicky McFadden has said that Westmeath can benefit directly from the increase in tourist visits to Ireland, and the county should do all it can to attract more visitors. Deputy McFadden was speaking following the publication of new figures showing strong growth in visitor numbers of 3.9 per cent at the end of 2012.
Local TD encourages householders to register septic tank before February 1
Westmeath TD Nicky McFadden has asked homeowners to register their septic tanks before the deadline of February 1 to ensure they will be eligible to apply for a remediation grant if necessary.
€450,000 funding announced for local sports organisations
Some 15 sporting clubs and organisations across the county are to benefit from over €450,000 of funding under the Government’s Sports Capital Programme.
Minister impressed with Athlone’s new gallery
Athlone’s new contemporary art gallery has really impressed the arts minister, who said he is blown away by the facility and its contribution to Athlone’s cultural landscape.
Garrycastle Bridge works to finally start in three months
Construction on the realignment of Garrycastle Bridge is expected to start early next year after the council received formal approval for the project this week.
