News - Martin Kenny
Local TD highlights gambling bill concerns
Under the proposed bill, it would prevent charities and local sports clubs advertising their fundraising draws if the prize pool is over €10,000.
Apr 26, 2024 08:41
Government's Road Traffic Bill hasn't gone far enough according to a local TD
The new law's, which will now be forwarded to the President for signing, aims to reduce speed limits, reform penalty points, and have mandatory drug testing at the scene of serious crashes.
Apr 15, 2024 10:32
Local TD criticises Government for delay over Israeli investment legislation
On Friday, the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023, proposed by Sinn Féin TD John Brady, was delayed under the instruction of the government.
Mar 13, 2024 13:04
Local TD calls for increase in road maintenance budget
The Deputy also said that the government must prioritise resourcing of the Roads Policing Unit
Jan 20, 2024 09:07
Local Sinn Féin TD calls for Government accountability
Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says while it's likely the motion won't be passed, it's all about holding Government to account.
Dec 1, 2023 16:55
Local TDs react to proposed changes to constituencies
TDs Martin Kenny, Peter Burke, and Senator Eugene Murphy have all given their views.
Aug 30, 2023 13:54
Local TD calls for new Garda public transport unit to tackle anti-social behaviour
Figures released to Shannonside FM News show over 100 complaints of anti social behaviour on local rail routes last year.
Jul 31, 2023 16:58
Local TD wants review of Bus Eireann Expressway services
The Expressway services are becoming more popular for people from the local region who want to get to Dublin airport
Jul 19, 2023 15:33
Leitrim TD calls for urgent action to halt threat of nursing home closures
“An increasing number of nursing homes are considering leaving the Fair Deal Scheme and say it's not providing sustainable funding
Jun 28, 2023 16:44
Leitrim TD calls for engagement on disabled drivers and passengers scheme
The call comes following a report from the Ombudsman for Public Services, which highlighted difficulties faced by people with disabilities when accessing both public and private transport.
Jun 19, 2023 07:13
Irish unity closer than ever according to local Sinn Fein TD
A new YouGov poll shows 43 percent of British people wouldn't be bothered if Northern Ireland left the UK.
Jun 2, 2023 17:46
Local TD argues more research needed into Facial Recognition technology
Government Ministers believe facial recognition technology would assist Gardaí in tackling serious crimes.
Apr 17, 2023 16:46
Leitrim TD accuses 'fascist elements' of spreading rumours to create fear
Rumours had emerged that refugees and asylum seekers were to be moved into locations in Carrick in Shannon.
Feb 7, 2023 13:24
Irish immigration system broken according to Sinn Fein TD
Deputy Kenny believes a new system is needed for checking and upskilling new arrivals for the workforce
Feb 3, 2023 14:23Shannonside Newsletter
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