News - independent ireland
Scrap carbon tax to deal with soaring fuel prices - Fitzmaurice
Crude oil prices have risen above 114-dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Mar 9, 2026 09:13
'Absolutely nuts' - Fitzmaurice blasts speed-limit reductions
They dropped from 80 kilometres an hour down to 60 on rural roads last year.
Feb 6, 2026 08:13
Von der Leyen to sign Mercusor deal this week
The move is prompting fresh criticism, amid claims the agreement is being pushed ahead before a vote in the European Parliament.
Jan 12, 2026 13:08
Call to scrap Mercosur trade deal after vote delay
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice is making the demand, after the vote on the deal was postponed until January.
Dec 20, 2025 08:33
Bord na Móna under fire over approach to local wind farms
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice raised the matter as part of a Private Members Bill on Wind Turbine Regulation.
Nov 28, 2025 07:30
Drainage works begin near flooded Roscommon farmland amid farmer concerns
Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly says the move is critical to protect farms ahead of winter.
Nov 8, 2025 15:36
Local MEP says country isn't prepared for future storms
Independent Ireland's Ciaran Mullooly has been speaking as the entire country is currently under a wind warning until tonight.
Oct 3, 2025 13:50
Calls for urgent action over town centre shop closures
Independent Ireland wants urgent Government action to protect jobs and revitalise town centres.
Aug 10, 2025 08:26
Roscommon–Galway TD welcomes new protections for rural ATM access
Independent Ireland's, Michael Fitzmaurice, says the move is long overdue, and recent national events have made it all the more urgent.
Apr 5, 2025 11:40
Local TD slams Govt over housing crisis and infrastructure failures
Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice, warns that failing water and sewage infrastructure is halting housing developments and is calling on the Government to take urgent action.
Mar 16, 2025 13:55
Local Minister takes aim at opposition over calls for Government watchdog
Independent Ireland wants a new Department of Efficiency and Reform to carry out unannounced inspections of State bodies and NGOs.
Mar 5, 2025 17:45
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
New Independent Technical Group to include Roscommon-Galway TD
The news has been announced by Independent Ireland party leader, Michael Collins.
Dec 7, 2024 14:09
Local MEP describes Government formation talks as 'a charade'
Ciaran Mullooly also accused the main parties of taking part in a 'photocall opportunity' since last weekend's General Election.
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