News - Martin Kenny
Dáil hears flooding impacting septic tanks in Leitrim
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny says nests for rare birds are also washed away in these situations.
May 22, 2026 13:03
Government's housing policy under fire
Over 180 termination notices were issued by landlords in the Shannonside region in the first three months of the year.
May 20, 2026 13:31
Local TD strongly against plans to cut EU farming payments to pensioners
The next Common Agricultural Policy is currently being finalised and will take effect in 2028.
May 17, 2026 11:44
Government urged to intervene in ambulance strikes
Action is taking place in Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon and Longford.
May 12, 2026 17:41
Leitrim people still can't afford to heat their homes, Dáil told
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a Labour motion, which calls for a mini-Budget.
May 8, 2026 13:07
Dáil hears of 'extremely poor' public infrastructure in the North-West
Leitrim TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a debate about the Critical Infrastructure Bill.
Apr 17, 2026 18:11
Dáil hears of litany of problems at local hospital
He was speaking during a government bill that aims to address delays in delivering state infrastructure.
Apr 15, 2026 17:04
Local TD urging politicians to back Sinn Féin no-confidence motion
The main opposition party says they haven't done enough to ease the fuel crisis after days of protests.
Apr 14, 2026 08:15
Local junior minister says fuel protests have 'no purpose' at this stage
It's after the government announced petrol and diesel would drop by an extra 10 cents a litre.
Apr 13, 2026 18:04
Government acting 'too slowly' on fuel prices - local TD
Energy supports set to be discussed next week will be "targeted, structured and sustainable" according to the Energy Minister.
Mar 19, 2026 13:34
Over 1,900 patients left Sligo's A&E last year without finishing their treatment
Over 48,000 patients went to the hospital's ED in 2025 - and 4 per cent did not wait to finish their treatment.
Mar 12, 2026 07:16
Local TD demands urgent help for businesses and commuters, as fuel prices soar
Strikes on oil infrastructure in the ongoing US Israeli war on Iran led to the spike in cost overnight.
Mar 9, 2026 13:09
Local TDs call for commission on family farm - but government rejects it
Martin Kenny and Michael Fitzmaurice backed the proposal in the Dáil last night.
Feb 20, 2026 13:23
Shannonside people spending 100 working days a year travelling to work, Dáil told
The Labour Party is calling for workers to have the legal right to work remotely - not just the right to request it, as they do at the moment.
Feb 18, 2026 12:46Shannonside Newsletter
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