News - Martin Kenny
Local TD concerned bluetongue will spread more next month
The virus was first detected in the Republic on January 22nd.
Feb 18, 2026 08:22
Kenny and Tánaiste clash over local mental health services
Earlier this week, a Prime Time Investigates programme highlighted the rapid rise in waiting list for the Central Mental Hospital.
Feb 12, 2026 13:10
Lack of social house audits locally
The audit evaluates the condition, safety, and energy efficiency of homes
Feb 10, 2026 12:53
Dáil protest as Bord Bia chairman faces Oireachtas grilling today
The demonstration comes as the chairman of Bord Bia faces questions inside the house about his company's importation and use of Brazilian beef.
Feb 5, 2026 08:50
EU must respond to Greenland takeover by US like it did to Putin - Martin Kenny
The Tanaiste is to discuss the threat of new tariffs by the US at a meeting of EU Finance Ministers today.
Jan 19, 2026 09:16
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
"Government sent clear message by rural Ireland" - local TD speaks at anti-Mercosur protest
Thousands of tractors and protestors on foot protested in the midlands town before gathering at the TÚS campus this afternoon.
Jan 10, 2026 13:50
Local TD critical of government Mercosur u-turn
A vote of the EU is to take place today on whether to give the go-ahead.
Jan 9, 2026 08:09
Almost 100 patients on trolleys in two local hospitals, as flu crisis worsens
There are 37 without beds in Sligo University Hospital and 55 in Galway University Hospital.
Dec 8, 2025 12:53
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 13:05
Leitrim woman waits six hours in an ambulance outside Sligo hospital
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny told the Dáil it was due to significant overcrowding at the hospital.
Nov 26, 2025 13:01
LISTEN: Government must have 'liathróidí' to oppose Mercosur deal - Fitzmaurice
The Mercosur deal involves an agreement between the EU and four south American countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Nov 19, 2025 14:09
Dáil to hear of local opposition to Mercusor deal
The government has said they are against the agreement, which, if passed, could see beef prices could fall by up to 45 per cent in five years.
Nov 18, 2025 07:38
Kenny: Time to 'get a grip' on local autism services
A Carrick-on-Shannon child is still waiting for therapy - six months after being diagnosed with the condition.
Nov 3, 2025 16:18Shannonside Newsletter
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