News - Leinster House
Seán Kyne wins Galway West bye-election
The Fine Gael candidate overtook Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas on the 11th and final count.
May 24, 2026 19:59
Roscommon guard honoured at this year's Bravery Awards
Garda John Caroll received a bronze medal and a certificate of bravery for a rescue mission he conducted in April 2003.
Dec 6, 2025 11:10
Dáil hears of local homeless crisis
Department of Housing figures for August show that there were 195 adults locally.
Oct 15, 2025 08:44
Minister under fire to address Portiuncula maternity downgrade
Up to 2,000 attended a massive protest in Ballinasloe in mid-August.
Oct 1, 2025 08:51
Local senator hopes as many students can join protest at Leinster House tonight
The demonstration is due to start at 6pm this evening.
Jul 8, 2025 17:21
Local senator urges Budget 2026 to tackle youth cost of living concerns
Labour party's Nessa Cosgrove has been speaking with members of Spunout, who voiced their opinions about the cost of living crisis at a meeting held earlier this week.
Jul 5, 2025 13:12
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
Seven local candidates nominated to contest Seanad Election
The Seanad comprises of 49 Senators across five vocational panels and two university panels along with 11 Taoiseach appointments bringing the total to 60.
Jan 3, 2025 13:05
Verona Murphy takes seat as first female Ceann Comhairle
The Independent TD was elected on the first day of the 34th Dail.
Dec 18, 2024 17:39
Tánaiste understands the need for heightened security at Leinster House
Around 200 gardaí were on duty on Budget Day, while eight foot barriers were erected around Leinster House.
Oct 11, 2023 17:03
Gardaí deployed outside Leinster House ahead of Budget announcement
While it’s not known if there will be any protests outside Leinster House today, the Gardai are not taking any chances.
Oct 10, 2023 12:47
Calls for Army to provide extra security at Leinster House
It follows the aggressive targeting of politicians as they arrived and left the Dail last week.
Sep 29, 2023 07:45
Justice Minister condemns Dail protests
13 people were arrested and security at Government Buildings is to be reviewed.
Sep 21, 2023 11:05
New political term kicks off this morning with cabinet meeting
As part of the meeting, Media Minister Catherine Martin will give an update on governance at RTÉ.
Sep 6, 2023 08:46Shannonside Newsletter
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