News - Government

Feighan believes government won't be formed before Christmas

The first sitting of the new Dáil takes place on December 18th, but it's unlikely a Taoiseach will be appointed that day.

Dec 5, 2024 13:24

'Councillors should be paid better - and there should be fewer of them'

Independent councillor Marie Casserly was eliminated on the eighth count in Sligo-Leitrim on Sunday, with almost 3,500 votes.

Dec 3, 2024 13:42

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

Calls for Government to prioritise new school building in Carrick

The national school's pupil numbers have almost doubled in the past 10 years, with almost 500 children currently enrolled.

Nov 28, 2024 14:05

Leitrim businessman hits out at Government ahead of Dublin rally

The Irish Restaurants Association will lead a protest tomorrow against what they've described as a 'lack of support for the sector'.

Oct 14, 2024 13:53

Government under fire for failure to provide safety for asylum seekers

Two men were brought to the Mater Hospital for treatment of injuries on Saturday afternoon - and a man who was arrested on Friday for public order offences has been released.

Sep 2, 2024 08:20

High records of homeless children living in emergency accommodation

The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has hit another record high of 14 thousand 429.

Aug 31, 2024 08:49

Government refuse to commit to providing financial aid to victims of Longford fire

Over 60 staff are out of work, 13 businesses have closed, and several million euro worth of damage was caused.

Jul 31, 2024 18:28

Green rep says Eamon Ryan's departure won't affect party locally

Following the Green Party leader's decision to stand down, Leitrim rep Adam Ó Ceallaigh says there's still strong support for the party on the ground.

Jun 18, 2024 17:26