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

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

Around €23.5 million in public money is paid to sitting Dáil politicians every year.

Jan 18, 2026 10:35

The report was due to be completed last Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2025 13:37

Micheál Martin apologised to his party over the handling of the campaign at a parliamentary party meeting last night.

Oct 9, 2025 13:27

Nationally, 32 TDs were listed as landlords in the year 2024.

Mar 3, 2025 13:17

The agency helps Irish-owned businesses to deliver new export sales.

Feb 22, 2025 11:17

Almost 5,000 homes and businesses in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon are still without power.

Feb 6, 2025 17:07

The Independent TD was elected on the first day of the 34th Dail.

Dec 18, 2024 17:39

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

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

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

There are 16 declared candidates so far – four in Leitrim and 12 in Sligo.

Nov 14, 2024 17:24

The 70-year-old, from Ballymote, is running alongside Sligo councillor Edel McSharry in a two-candidate strategy in the constituency.

Oct 30, 2024 13:37

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