News - Deputy Martin Daly
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 17:40
Local TD says planned psychiatric unit must remain in Roscommon
He was responding to suggestions that the 40-bed facility be developed in Ballinasloe instead.
Oct 14, 2025 13:34
Roscommon TD says 'steps being taken' to address healthcare capacity
The overall health budget next year will be over €27.3 billion, which includes current and capital spending.
Oct 7, 2025 17:43
Health Minister refutes local TD's claims over Portiuncula maternity services report
In July, the HSE confirmed that high-risk mothers can no longer deliver their babies at the facility - and must go to other units.
Oct 2, 2025 17:23
Local authority on the lookout for more emergency accommodation
The local authority is looking for rooms in B&Bs, hotels and guest houses, as well as self-contained units.
Aug 29, 2025 07:19
Local TD rules out Roscommon's rehab unit being built during this term of government
It was taken off the HSE's capital plan in 2024, but is included in this year's version.
Aug 7, 2025 16:53Shannonside Newsletter
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