News - Claire Kerrane

It's been closed since 2020 and was due to return to service last year following upgrade works at Dillon House.

A temporary system was switched on earlier this year and will be in operation for two years until a permanent solution is in place.

Durkin's will shut on Friday after being run successfully by its present operator for the past five years.

The Department of Housing says it includes 23 in Leitrim, 19 in Longford and 20 in Roscommon.

The existing 22-bed unit in Roscommon Hospital had been slammed by the Mental Health Commission, who believe the premises doesn't meet residents' needs.

Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane was one of a number of local politicians who attended a public meeting last week which discussed the lack of childcare in the town.

The library has been closed since 2020 and was due to reopen late last year following upgrade works at Dillon House.

Micheál Martin was responding to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane in the Dáil today, who said the fire in Gortaganny earlier this month was the 'worst ever seen in the county'.

Noel Whelan applied to An Bord Pleanala for an exemption to house those seeking international protection in April.

The facility in Dillon House on The Square has been undergoing significant refurbishment.

Figures from the HSE show that children continue to languish in lists for psychology, occupational, and speech and language therapy services - some for over a year.

Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane and former senator Eugene Murphy have been vocal on the issue, and have been amplifying calls for the government to end the suffering of Robert and his family.

Hundreds of local people turned out to show their support on The Square, along with groups from Strokestown and Boyle. 

Protesters say the removal of car parking spaces will result in a decrease in footfall and make the town a no-go area for delivery vehicles.