News - Fine Gael
Local senator opposes plans to hike student contribution fees
It was initially a temporary measure, but was made solid in the recent Programme for Government.
Jul 1, 2025 13:26
Calls grow for Neuro-Rehabilitation Team in Sligo-Leitrim
The group says the North West is one of four regions still waiting for funding promised under a 2019 national framework.
Jun 29, 2025 13:21
Local TD says potential minor injury unit in Longford is a viable possibility
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy met with Tánaiste Simon Harris alongside Longford party colleagues in government buildings yesterday.
Jun 26, 2025 17:13
Annaduff woman elected Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon MD
She was elected for the first time in last year's local elections.
Jun 16, 2025 17:28
Local councillor says more support needed for people on Community Employment schemes
The Fine Gael Councillor who himself is an outgoing CE supervisor says changes need to be made to the scheme to better support participants.
Jun 13, 2025 13:13
Feighan defends Sligo Hospital as 370 on trolleys in May
Some 246 were left without a bed in the emergency department and 124 in wards elsewhere in the hospital.
May 30, 2025 17:18
Leitrim residents left 'in limbo land' over water infrastructure - Feighan
Frank Feighan says Leitrim County Council has taken over the management of over 100 housing estates over the past eight years.
May 28, 2025 17:07
Local senator calls for driving lessons to be given in secondary schools
100,000 people are currently waiting to take their exam.
May 24, 2025 08:38
Major upgrade planned for the Mall in Longford Town
The park features walkways, playgrounds, exercise equipment and a bowling green along with a leisure centre and swimming pool.
May 23, 2025 13:47
Three children can't get into St Christopher's Special School in Longford
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy also raised the Sacred Heart Primary School in Granard in the Dáil.
May 19, 2025 13:55
Local TD calls for First Home Scheme to include second-hand homes
Fine Gael's Micheál Carrigy, Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, says first-time buyers should have equal access to the scheme.
May 18, 2025 13:16
Longford senator highlights agriculture’s role in past recession recovery
Fine Gael's Paraic Brady was speaking during the first sitting of the new Oireachtas agriculture committee this week.
May 17, 2025 13:51
Local councillor says traffic light system at Rooskey bridge would not be safe
A survey of over 600 people, which was presented at the meeting, showed that 84% would be against a traffic light system being installed.
May 13, 2025 07:43
Fine Gael accused of U-turn as McDonagh withdraws from housing role
The Taoiseach has denied Fine Gael “blocked” the Nama Chief's appointment as CEO of the new Housing Activation Office.
May 3, 2025 08:25Shannonside Newsletter
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