News - Deputy Martin Daly
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 16:53
Local TD says immigration system must be fair to those living in the State as well as those seeking asylum
Martin Daly added that Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has brought new clarity to the immigration process.
Jul 15, 2025 17:44
New health hub will create better quality of life for users, says local TD
Martin Daly was speaking following the official opening of the Hello Goodlife Health and Wellbeing Hub last Saturday.
Jul 15, 2025 14:09
Local GP says maternity services must not close down completely in Portiuncula
It was announced yesterday pregnant women deemed "high risk" will have their care transferred from Portiuncula to other hospitals.
Jul 10, 2025 07:45
Local TD and GP says more and more families under the grip of cocaine
He says local families are coming to him with addiction issues and are at risk from criminal gangs.
Jul 3, 2025 17:19
Drop in the level of compliance at Department of Psychiatry in Roscommon Hospital
The Mental Health Commission has just published it's annual report for 2024.
Jun 30, 2025 13:44
Forestry Minister makes no commitment to victims of Roscommon fire
Hundreds of thousands of euro worth of forestry was destroyed in Gortaganny and Carrowbehy last month.
Jun 18, 2025 09:17
Housing shortage forcing people to leave Roscommon and east Galway
Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly says housing is the most pressing challenge facing the state.
Jun 14, 2025 14:21
Local TD says some children in Ballinasloe go to school to be fed because they're so poor
It comes as the number of children in consistent poverty in Ireland has risen above 100,000.
Jun 10, 2025 16:34
No plans to reopen Castlerea fire station, says local TD
It has been closed for the past eight years, and cover has been provided by other stations.
May 31, 2025 11:15Shannonside Newsletter
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