News - Martin Daly
Local TD keen on future ministerial role
It was previously mooted that the Fianna Fáil representative would be considered for two vacancies which recently arose.
May 29, 2026 13:17
Cost of living a big factor in Fianna Fáil's by-election losses - Daly
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 13:17
Local GP and TD backs plan to ban flavoured vapes
The government is planning to restrict flavours to only nicotine and unflavoured.
May 17, 2026 08:40
Soaring grocery prices hitting Roscommon hard, Dáil told
The Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly is calling for the government to establish a grocery price watch like the CCPC to protect consumers and examine retail pricing practices.
Apr 27, 2026 11:10
Justice Minister questioned about women's refuge on visit to Strokestown
Jim O'Callaghan is in Strokestown this afternoon, where he will meet Roscommon Safe Link.
Mar 30, 2026 14:02
Local TD welcomes reopening of newly-refurbished surgical ward at Portiuncula
It is the hospital's only acute surgical inpatient ward.
Mar 26, 2026 17:57
Hundreds of locals stranded on homecare waiting lists
There are 1,380 people on the waiting list in the HSE West and North West area, which includes Leitrim and Roscommon.
Mar 9, 2026 07:21
Local political reaction as Iran attacked for a third day
The conflict has expanded, with Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon trading fire.
Mar 2, 2026 13:36
New eating disorder unit planned for Roscommon
It will be part of the new acute mental health unit planned for Roscommon town, which is included in the new HSE Capital Plan.
Feb 26, 2026 08:14
Dáil hears of concerns Roscommon rehab unit again 'dropped' from HSE's plans
The unit was promised for Roscommon University Hospital over a decade a ago, but never progressed.
Feb 25, 2026 14:41
Nearly 1,300 delayed transfers from hospitals across the region
A local Fianna Fáil TD says it's due to a lack of residential care, community care and rehabilitation.
Feb 13, 2026 08:48
Local minister revealed to be highest-earning TD in the region
Around €23.5 million in public money is paid to sitting Dáil politicians every year.
Jan 18, 2026 10:35
Design team to be in place in March for new psychiatric unit in Roscommon
The state of the current 24-bed unit in Roscommon University Hospital has been regularly criticised by the Mental Health Commission.
Dec 15, 2025 08:44
LISTEN: Local people sleeping in doorways and cars - Kenny
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny insists there is a homelessness crisis in his constituency.
Dec 5, 2025 13:05Shannonside Newsletter
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