News - Michael Fitzmaurice
Solve school bus problems before September, demands local TD
Independent Ireland's Michael Fitzmaurice raised the issue with Tánaiste Simon Harris in the Dáil this week.
Jul 17, 2026 13:06
Stability needed in Britain after Starmer's departure - local TD Michael Fitzmaurice
Andy Burnham is tipped to replace Keir Starmer.
Jun 22, 2026 13:49
Mullooly and Fitzmaurice meeting food-safety bosses today about Brazilian beef
Two Independent Ireland politicians - MEP Ciaran Mullooly and TD Michael Fitzmaurice - are meeting the chief executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, Greg Dempsey, today about the issue.
Jun 5, 2026 07:24
Scrap carbon tax to deal with soaring fuel prices - Fitzmaurice
Crude oil prices have risen above 114-dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Mar 9, 2026 09:13
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
Local TD calls for Irish cattle exports to return to normal despite bluetongue outbreak
The virus has now been detected in five herds in Co Wexford since the first confirmed case here last month.
Feb 18, 2026 10:51
Local TD urging state to be considerate with unqualified elderly drivers
From November, new rules will require unqualified drivers seeking a third or subsequent permit to do the entire learning process again - if a test has not been taken within the previous two years.
Feb 8, 2026 08:53
'Absolutely nuts' - Fitzmaurice blasts speed-limit reductions
They dropped from 80 kilometres an hour down to 60 on rural roads last year.
Feb 6, 2026 08:13
EU Commission tasked over South American stance
In December, it emerged that consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products contained a banned hormone.
Feb 3, 2026 17:38
No community welfare officer currently based in Castlerea
The Social Protection Minister has confirmed the news to a local TD.
Jan 24, 2026 09:24
Major Mercusor protest to take place in Athlone
It comes after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders the signing of a free trade deal would be postponed to January.
Dec 19, 2025 13:03
Local TD quizzes Tánaiste on Mercusor stance
A number of farmers and other industry representatives have travelled to Brussels today to voice their disapproval of the plans.
Dec 18, 2025 13:18
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
Easier to enter Ireland illegally than legally - Fitzmaurice
Independent Ireland's Michael Fitzmaurice was speaking on statements on migration.
Sep 19, 2025 07:23Shannonside Newsletter
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