News - Eamon Scanlon
Health department urged to secure funding for oncology unit at Sligo hospital
Construction of a 42-bed ward extension at the hospital started late last year.
Mar 20, 2026 18:05
Five elected surgeries cancelled at Sligo University Hospital last month
It was announced last July that a new state of the art surgical hub is set to be developed, which will operate in conjunction with existing services.
Mar 19, 2026 13:44
Local minister revealed to be highest-earning TD in the region
Around €23.5 million in public money is paid to sitting Dáil politicians every year.
Jan 18, 2026 10:35
Local Fianna Fáil TD hopes party's review of presidential campaign will be published next month
The report was due to be completed last Wednesday.
Nov 15, 2025 13:37
Local FF members frustrated over party's approach to Presidential election
Micheál Martin apologised to his party over the handling of the campaign at a parliamentary party meeting last night.
Oct 9, 2025 13:27
Five local TDs listed as landlords for year of 2024
Nationally, 32 TDs were listed as landlords in the year 2024.
Mar 3, 2025 13:17
Enteprise Ireland-supported jobs increase by two thirds in Co. Leitrim
The agency helps Irish-owned businesses to deliver new export sales.
Feb 22, 2025 11:17
LISTEN: Shannonside GPs and vulnerable people should be given generators, local TDs tell Dáil
Almost 5,000 homes and businesses in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon are still without power.
Feb 6, 2025 17:07
Verona Murphy takes seat as first female Ceann Comhairle
The Independent TD was elected on the first day of the 34th Dail.
Dec 18, 2024 17:39
Scanlon wants Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to go into government with Independents
Fianna Fail has 48 seats in the next Dail, followed by Sinn Fein on 39, and Fine Gael on 38.
Dec 3, 2024 07:44
Comeback kids Harkin and Scanlon net Dáil seats in Sligo-Leitrim
It seemed Marian Harkin had a mountain to climb to take the fourth and final seat after the first count.
Dec 2, 2024 03:36
SLIGO-LEITRIM EXIT POLL: Feighan and Scanlon lead the way on 14%
Fianna Fáil's Eamon Scanlon and Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny are on course to take seats, according to this poll.
Nov 29, 2024 22:41
PODCAST: Second general election debate with Sligo-Leitrim candidates
There are 16 declared candidates so far – four in Leitrim and 12 in Sligo.
Nov 14, 2024 17:24
Former TD would welcome Leitrim candidate on Fianna Fáil election ticket
The 70-year-old, from Ballymote, is running alongside Sligo councillor Edel McSharry in a two-candidate strategy in the constituency.
Oct 30, 2024 13:37Shannonside Newsletter
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