News - Government
Longford-Westmeath TD 'glad' to serve in Government again
Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy - who stepped down in 2022 after failing to declare property interests - has been appointed as a Minister of State in the Department of Finance.
Jan 30, 2025 14:53
Local TD offered Leas-Cathaoirleach role following Ministerial disappointment
Frank Feighan expressed his disappointment at not being named as one of the 19 Junior Ministers named by the new Government yesterday.
Jan 30, 2025 08:57
Sligo-Leitrim TD tipped to miss out on Junior Minister role
Athlone TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin are already assured of ministers of state roles.
Jan 29, 2025 09:39
Sligo Leitrim TD tipped for Junior Ministry when Government forms
Frank Feighan was a Minister of State at the Department of Health from 2020 to 2022.
Jan 23, 2025 08:19
Potential return of Town Council's being welcomed locally
Former Longford Councillor Gerry Warnock previously branded the 2014 abolition of the councils as 'political vandalism'.
Jan 22, 2025 07:47
CEO of North Midlands Credit Union welcomes commitments in programme for Government
The incoming Government has committed to retaining a dedicated Minister for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance.
Jan 21, 2025 16:27
Athlone Chamber calls on government to ensure future town development
The chamber identified a number of key priorities in Athlone that they say the Government must address.
Jan 19, 2025 14:43
Government to appoint 23 new Junior Ministers in the coming weeks
The decision on who will fill out the Minister of State positions won't be released for another two weeks
Jan 16, 2025 18:26
Micheál Martin to be Taoiseach until November 2027
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael's respective parliamentary parties met this afternoon to discuss the contents of the Programme for Government.
Jan 15, 2025 18:13
Local Junior Minister-elect wants region to get its 'fair share'
Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin will be appointed a Minister of State for Higher Education in the Department of Education.
Jan 15, 2025 18:02
Local Independent Ireland TD says party held 'constructive' government talks today
They held talks with negotiators in Dublin this morning, including Fianna Fail's Jack Chambers and Fine Gael's Helen McEntee.
Jan 9, 2025 13:05
Sligo-Leitrim TD tipped for Ministry appointment
Her Regional Independent Group is expected to form a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael after Christmas.
Dec 23, 2024 07:40
Athlone protestors refute Government claims over damage to Lissywollen site
A statement from the Department states that during the disturbance, a member of the onsite security team was injured and one of the site's electrical blocks was damaged.
Dec 10, 2024 17:16
New Independent Technical Group to include Roscommon-Galway TD
The news has been announced by Independent Ireland party leader, Michael Collins.
Dec 7, 2024 14:09Shannonside Newsletter
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