News - Deputy Martin Daly
Roscommon Hospital's plastic surgery and skin cancer unit praised in the Dáil
The unit has the capacity to treat three times more patients but is limited by inadequate accommodation.
Jul 3, 2026 13:24
Taoiseach acknowledges need for Rehab Unit at Roscommon Hospital
The unit was promised for Roscommon University Hospital over a decade a ago, but never progressed.
Jul 1, 2026 13:16
Local projects approved under major housing announcement
Three local projects have been approved under the Government's Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund.
Jun 16, 2026 12:00
Derelict property owners in some local towns could face a new tax
Proposals going to Cabinet this week include a new annual tax of at least seven per cent of a property’s value.
Jun 15, 2026 13:09
Dáil hears calls for new army headquarters to be located in Athlone
A report by the Commission on the Defence Forces in 2022 recommended the development of a new HQ for the army.
Jun 10, 2026 12:55
Local GP and TD highlights difficulty in diagnosing early onset dementia
May 19, 2026 17:04
Local youth survey raised in the Dáil
659 took part in the Planet Youth survey conducted by the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force.
Apr 22, 2026 13:07
Local TD backs single-use vape bill
The Bill aims to ban the sale of disposable vapes to protect youth health and reduce environmental waste.
Jan 14, 2026 17:13
Over 90 people waiting for a bed at local hospitals today
Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe is extremely busy today with 30 people waiting for a bed.
Jan 7, 2026 12:16
No plans to upgrade Athlone to Boyle road- Tánaiste
He said it would improve road safety and enhance balanced regional development.
Dec 18, 2025 13:16
Local TD repeats calls for implementation of Portiuncula reports
There are five reviews currently ongoing into the care of women and their babies at the hospital.
Dec 17, 2025 13:43
Dáil hears of delay to local house builds
A house hasn't been built in Ballygar, Co Galway, in 15 years, according to a local TD.
Dec 11, 2025 13:09
Local TD welcomes extension of national bowel screening programme
It was announced this week that BowelScreen will now include people from the age of 58.
Nov 5, 2025 13:46
Local TD hits back at claims Budget doesn't do enough to address mental health services
Fianna Fáil's Martin Daly was responding to comments made by a Longford-Westmeath Sinn Féin TD this week.
Oct 15, 2025 17:40Shannonside Newsletter
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