News - Dáil
Death of Leitrim man Liam Farrell to be raised in the Dáil this afternoon
87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead outside his house in Rooskey nearly six years ago.
Sep 23, 2025 13:07
Local TD calling out Danny Healy-Rae's comments on autism
He says the Kerry TD's remarks caused hurt to people on the autism spectrum and their families.
Sep 20, 2025 07:31
Application for permanent solution to Lough Funshinagh crisis to be lodged by end of year
A temporary system was switched on earlier this year and will be in operation for two years until a permanent solution is in place.
Jul 18, 2025 13:08
Local TD calls for presidential election voting rights to be extended to Northern Ireland residents
A referendum had previously been set by the government for May 2019, but was delayed.
Jun 25, 2025 18:34
Housing shortage forcing people to leave Roscommon and east Galway
Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly says housing is the most pressing challenge facing the state.
Jun 14, 2025 14:21
Decision due on future of Longford Physio Service next week
Responding to local Deputy Micheál Carrigy, Taoiseach Micheál Martin issued the update in the Dáil today
Jun 11, 2025 14:01
Dáil told Boyle is an example of a 'rejuvenated' town
The comments were made by Fine Gael TD Joe Neville, as he called for more regeneration funding for his native Kildare.
May 25, 2025 09:16
Labour to push Government to take action for Gaza
It calls for collective steps to enable the development of a lasting ceasefire for the region.
May 24, 2025 08:02
Dáil hears school in Ballinasloe waiting almost three decades for new campus
Sinn Fein's Claire Kerrane says two schools amalgamated to form Scoil an Chroi Naofa in 1996 - on condition they'd get a new school building.
May 23, 2025 08:29
Roscommon council buys nearly 60 homes to prevent tenants becoming homeless
The Tenant in Situ Scheme allows someone to continue to rent their home if their landlord is selling the property.
May 16, 2025 17:05
TD raises concerns about Gardaí procedures on alleged sexual assault
The Sligo Leitrim TD has raised concerns on how the Youth Diversion programme is being used.
Apr 3, 2025 13:44
Over €55,000 in expenses claimed by TDs and Senators last December
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke saw the lowest expenses at €1,333, as senior Minister's have a ministerial car at their disposal.
Mar 4, 2025 13:09
Five local TDs listed as landlords for year of 2024
Nationally, 32 TDs were listed as landlords in the year 2024.
Mar 3, 2025 13:17
Longford TD 'honoured' to take on new role as chairperson of Fine Gael
The first-time TD was only elected to the Dáil last November after four and a half years as a senator.
Feb 27, 2025 10:50Shannonside Newsletter
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