News - Martin Kenny
Autistic child from Carrick waiting six months for therapy
An assessment of need allows a child to be diagnosed with a disability, such as autism, and then get the care they need.
Nov 3, 2025 13:15
Local TDs react to Sligo-Leitrim presidential tally figures
Oct 25, 2025 13:08
Report ranks Leitrim as least EV-friendly county in Ireland
Longford comes in just above Leitrim, ranking 25th overall in the report.
Oct 17, 2025 13:24
Dáil hears of local homeless crisis
Department of Housing figures for August show that there were 195 adults locally.
Oct 15, 2025 08:44
Government under fire for its approach to agriculture in Budget
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny says questions still remain over proposed Mercusor Trade Deal.
Oct 7, 2025 17:34
Local TD highlights lack of special school in Leitrim in the Dáil
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a debate on school transport.
Sep 24, 2025 13:09
LISTEN: Farrell family to meet Justice Minister within two weeks
The case was raised in the Dáil today by Labour TD Conor Sheehan and Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny, who said the garda investigation was inadequate.
Sep 23, 2025 16:57
LISTEN: Local Sinn Féin TD 'delighted' with party's decision to endorse Catherine Connolly
Earlier today, party leader Mary Lou McDonald made the announcement, saying their job is 'to get Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael out of government.'
Sep 20, 2025 14:30
Leitrim TD 'very concerned' over proposed major revamp of CAP
It's expected to merge CAP into a super-fund along with other sectors, meaning agriculture will no longer have a ringfenced budget.
Jul 16, 2025 08:17
Abolish hospital parking charges for patients and staff - Kenny
Sligo University Hospital generated the most revenue from parking fees in the region last year, at a total of €410,581.
Jul 9, 2025 16:18
Local TD says row over new North-West surgical hub has become 'Sligo VS Donegal issue'
The issue has been described as a 'grubby deal' by Donegal TD Pearse Doherty, as a definitive decision is yet to be announced by Health Minister Jennifer Caroll MacNeill.
Jul 4, 2025 17:51
Local TD calls for increased frequency of Dublin-Sligo train route
The last train to Sligo leaves from Dublin at 7:30pm, which the Sinn Féin TD says is detrimental for people who commute to college or work.
Jul 2, 2025 17:28
Leitrim TD says Sligo dermatology service is 'under extreme stress'
It comes as the HSE has struggled to fill two consultant positions at Sligo University Hospital, with the only dermatologist in the Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal area currently on leave until mid July.
Jun 26, 2025 13:47
Local TD calls for presidential election voting rights to be extended to Northern Ireland residents
A referendum had previously been set by the government for May 2019, but was delayed.
Jun 25, 2025 18:34Shannonside Newsletter
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