News - Deputy Claire Kerrane

Labour Court urged to intervene in ambulance dispute

Over 2,000 members took to the picket line nationally over pay and grading.

May 13, 2026 17:20

The workers are set to picket outside ambulance stations in Roscommon, Boyle and Loughglynn tomorrow for 24 hours.

May 11, 2026 13:12

Roscommon is one of a number of counties that has no domestic violence refuge.

Mar 4, 2026 12:25

It's after the government announced plans to cut waiting lists for children hoping to get assessed.

Dec 10, 2025 14:02

It's been closed since 2017 with fire cover provided by other stations.

Nov 21, 2025 16:55

Earlier this year, a meeting in Boyle heard that 77 per cent of children aged under 4 are currently unable to access childcare services.

Nov 13, 2025 13:32

Thousands of people in the region were left without power for almost 3 weeks earlier this year following Storm Éowyn.

Nov 5, 2025 13:40

In July, the HSE confirmed that high-risk mothers could no longer deliver their babies at the facility and were told to go to other units.

Nov 5, 2025 07:54

Director of the National Ambulance Service Robert Morton says the county has been earmarked for the role in 2026.

Oct 9, 2025 13:47

She says schools across the region have been waiting for funding for new buildings.

Oct 8, 2025 13:20

Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane says homes, businesses and farms are still without power following Storm Amy.

Oct 7, 2025 17:54

Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane raised the issue with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan in the Dáil this week.

Oct 2, 2025 13:58

Up to 2,000 attended a massive protest in Ballinasloe in mid-August.

Oct 1, 2025 08:51

Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane says the decision to widen the definition of 'high-risk' pregnancies at the hospital has caused widespread fear and worry.

Sep 19, 2025 13:02

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