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
Local TD backs Ambulance staff action
The workers are set to picket outside ambulance stations in Roscommon, Boyle and Loughglynn tomorrow for 24 hours.
May 11, 2026 13:12
Local TD seeking update on domestic violence refuge in Roscommon at meeting today
Roscommon is one of a number of counties that has no domestic violence refuge.
Mar 4, 2026 12:25
Serious concern over shortage of therapists for children with disabilities
It's after the government announced plans to cut waiting lists for children hoping to get assessed.
Dec 10, 2025 14:02
TD takes aim at Roscommon councillors over failure to reopen local fire station
It's been closed since 2017 with fire cover provided by other stations.
Nov 21, 2025 16:55
Dáil hears need for increase local childcare facilities
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
TD says people in Roscommon must feel the benefit of further funding for the ESB
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
Risk assessments yet to be completed following Portiuncula maternity downgrade
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
Roscommon's advanced paramedic vacancy could be filled early next year
Director of the National Ambulance Service Robert Morton says the county has been earmarked for the role in 2026.
Oct 9, 2025 13:47
Sinn Féin TD says Government childcare plan is 'bizarre'
She says schools across the region have been waiting for funding for new buildings.
Oct 8, 2025 13:20
Forestry still causing widespread power outages in Roscommon, says local TD
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane says homes, businesses and farms are still without power following Storm Amy.
Oct 7, 2025 17:54
Roscommon TD raises lack of domestic violence refuge in the county
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane raised the issue with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan in the Dáil this week.
Oct 2, 2025 13:58
Minister under fire to address Portiuncula maternity downgrade
Up to 2,000 attended a massive protest in Ballinasloe in mid-August.
Oct 1, 2025 08:51
Local TD calls for urgent meeting with Health Minister over Portiuncula
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 13:02Shannonside Newsletter
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