News - dáil eireann
Government wins confidence vote as Michael Healy-Rae resigns
Michael Healy-Rae resigned his position as Junior Minister for Forestry while his brother Danny has also pulled support.
Apr 14, 2026 18:08
Kenny and Tánaiste clash over local mental health services
Earlier this week, a Prime Time Investigates programme highlighted the rapid rise in waiting list for the Central Mental Hospital.
Feb 12, 2026 13:10
Dáil hears of local homeless crisis
Department of Housing figures for August show that there were 195 adults locally.
Oct 15, 2025 08:44
Leitrim anti-fracking campaigners protesting outside the Dáil today
It's part of a national demonstration against a liquefied natural gas facility planned for Munster.
Jul 15, 2025 14:00
Local families living in cars due to homelessness, says TD
Sorca Clarke was speaking in the Dáil this week during a discussion about the housing crisis.
Jun 15, 2025 11:48
Taoiseach says more work needed on mental health services in Shannonside region
Micheál Martin attended the Ógra Fianna Fáil conference in the Hodson Bay Hotel yesterday evening.
Apr 13, 2025 09:29
Roscommon–Galway TD welcomes new protections for rural ATM access
Independent Ireland's, Michael Fitzmaurice, says the move is long overdue, and recent national events have made it all the more urgent.
Apr 5, 2025 11:40
Local TD tipped for Cabinet position in new Government
Talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independents are continuing today.
Jan 13, 2025 13:52
Local TD says he'll prioritise greenways for south Leitrim next term
The first sitting of the new Dáil takes place tomorrow, with Frank Feighan one of twelve Shannonside deputies to take their seats.
Dec 17, 2024 14:11
Sinn Féin TD laments "difficult" election campaign
Martin Kenny said the short run in coupled with poor weather has severely hampered canvassing efforts.
Nov 28, 2024 18:00
Naughten: Time for 'new generation' of politicians in Roscommon-Galway
The outgoing Roscommon-Galway TD, first elected in 1997, announced his decision not to contest the General Election last year.
Nov 8, 2024 13:28
'The End of an Era'- Local TD departs from Dáil Éireann
Outgoing Sligo-Leitrim TD Marc McSharry says his 22 years as an Oireachtas member was a 'frustrating privilege'.
Nov 8, 2024 13:28
Roscommon TD says Government should see out its full term
There has been much speculation recently that the election will be called shortly after the delivery of the Budget.
Jun 28, 2024 09:20
Local Senator responds to 'School for All' protests at the Dáil
Protesting outside the Dáil today, parents of autistic children called on the Government to take action over school places.
Jun 20, 2024 17:46Shannonside Newsletter
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