News - Dáil
Sinn Féin leader highlights lack of refuge provision for women in the region
In January, it was confirmed that eight family places are expected to be made available by the end of next year in Longford.
Jun 21, 2024 16:28
Harkin calls on Government to lower VAT rate for hospitality sector
The government says it’s not opposed to the motion, but all tax measures are subject to Budgetary consideration and EU regulations.
Jun 20, 2024 08:31
Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies aged 76
He died peacefully at the Mater Hospital in Dublin early this morning.
Feb 6, 2024 10:46
Roscommon Post office changes debated in Dáil and Seanad
The post office in the county town will now be run by a contractor and will most likely move from its current location on the Square.
Feb 1, 2024 18:13
Delaying decriminalisation of cannabis causing needless hurt -local MEP
The Dáil debated the bill yesterday, but the government said it needs to assess last week's Citizen's Assembly report first.
Feb 1, 2024 18:02
Local TD's preparing for this evenings no confidence vote in the Dáil
Minister Helen McEntee is set to comfortably survive the Sinn Fein motion today with the support of Government TDs and independent deputies.
Dec 5, 2023 13:28
Local TD warns of consequences if diplomatic ties severed with Israel
The Roscommon Galway TD did support the Sinn Fein motion calling for Israel to be referred to the International Criminal Court.
Nov 16, 2023 17:15
Local TD speaks in the Dáil about motion on Neutrality
The motion was also supported by deputies Thomas Pringle, Joan Collins, Michael McNamara, and Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice.
Oct 26, 2023 16:03
Calls for Army to provide extra security at Leinster House
It follows the aggressive targeting of politicians as they arrived and left the Dail last week.
Sep 29, 2023 07:45
Justice Minister condemns Dail protests
13 people were arrested and security at Government Buildings is to be reviewed.
Sep 21, 2023 11:05
Political parties 'think ins' ahead of Dáil return
Major political parties meet to prepare for the return of the Dáil next week.
Sep 15, 2023 10:00
Tánaiste hopes new constituency boundaries won't draw legal challenges
A number of political parties believe a court challenge could be mounted given a number of constituencies are still over the constitutional limit requiring one TD for every 30,000 people in Ireland.
Sep 1, 2023 12:01
Inmate levels did not exceed bed capacity in Castlerea Prison last year
Overcrowding has become a serious concern in 2023 however, with dozens of prisoners sleeping on cell floors.
Jun 13, 2023 07:49
Local Deputy says patients in west face long wait lists for treatment
The issue was raised in the Dail this evening.
May 11, 2023 17:37Shannonside Newsletter
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