News - Budget
Minister promises major rural regeneration support across Shannonside region
It comes as the Government is set to publish a review of its National Development Plan this coming week.
Jul 19, 2025 11:11
€75,000 allocated for cemetery maintenance across Roscommon
The local authority received online applications from over 90 voluntary groups with requests for funding for ongoing maintenance and improvements.
May 4, 2025 14:38
Government announces biggest budget in the history of the State
The Government has delivered the biggest budget in the history of the State including €8.3 billion in extra spending and tax cuts.
Oct 1, 2024 14:52
Midlands North-West MEP calls for more spending on mental health
An approach that safeguards Ireland's commitments to Europe and domestic priorities must be considered, along with increased spending on mental health.
Sep 29, 2024 08:25
General election certain to be held this autumn - Warnock
The Finance Minister Jack Chambers yesterday announced the Budget had been brought forward to October 1st - a week earlier than planned.
Jul 5, 2024 07:33
Local Fine Gael TD estimates possible date for General Election
The deputy doesn't believe voters will be left waiting until the New Year to go to the polls.
Jun 18, 2024 13:09
People Before Profit TD calls for early general election
It comes as it's reported the Finance Minister won't plan an early Budget.
Jun 16, 2024 07:24
Longford-Westmeath TD says current government focus is on budget
Calls for an early general election have grown louder following the comparatively poor performance of Sinn Féin who claimed 12% of seats nationally.
Jun 10, 2024 13:12
Local TD calls for increase in road maintenance budget
The Deputy also said that the government must prioritise resourcing of the Roads Policing Unit
Jan 20, 2024 09:07
Claims Budget 2024 is fixing the symptoms, not the cause of problems for pensioners
Three in 10 people aged 66 and over rely on social protection for 90 per cent of their income.
Oct 16, 2023 13:56
Over 5000 local students to benefit from Susi grant increases
The SUSI maintenance grant, which is the main support for students attending higher education will increase by €342 in this academic year between January and May.
Oct 16, 2023 13:41
N4 project must be in budget's 900 million euro roads funding
Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty believes the budget allocation must cover the long delayed project.
Oct 11, 2023 14:11
Gardaí deployed outside Leinster House ahead of Budget announcement
While it’s not known if there will be any protests outside Leinster House today, the Gardai are not taking any chances.
Oct 10, 2023 12:47Shannonside Newsletter
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