News - Peadar Tóibín

Nearly €8.5 million spent to drive government officials around the country last year

Hundreds of thousands of euro were spent on fuel with more than four hundred thousand euro being forked out on maintaining the 52 car fleet.

Jun 1, 2026 08:14

Local patients among those waiting for delayed discharge

Health officials warn that these long stays are putting extra strain on already full hospital wards.

Oct 30, 2025 09:10

Local TD insists Aontú are "bankrupt of ideas"

The vote takes place this afternoon after Aontú's tabled a motion of no confidence in Simon Harris next week.

Oct 15, 2025 15:09

Nearly half a million euro spent by local hospitals on debt collectors

The figures were released by the HSE in a parliamentary response to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín.

Sep 30, 2025 13:01

Aontú leader calls for Tánaiste to resign over death of Harvey Morrison

Thousands of people marched in Dublin yesterday in memory of the 9 year old, who suffered from scoliosis.

Aug 24, 2025 08:03

Over 11,000 hospital appointments cancelled in region last year

It's claimed the main cause of these appointments being cancelled is as a result of overcrowding in emergency departments.

Apr 28, 2025 08:15

Over 1,200 people across the region on waiting lists for social housing

The findings were revealed through a Freedom of Information request submitted by Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín.

Mar 10, 2025 12:47

Government under fire over shortage of ministers from west

Mayo TD Dara Calleary is the only senior minister from Connacht – with the 14 others from elsewhere in the country.

Jan 24, 2025 19:58

Aontú leader calls for more government investment in the Midlands

Addressing 400 delegates at the party's Ard Fheis, leader Peader Toibín says the fact four south Dublin TDs were ministers exacerbates imbalanced regional development.

Apr 28, 2024 08:13

Government urged to stop relying on hospitality sector to house refugees

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóíbín says the system is at "breaking point".

Apr 13, 2024 08:16

A National Day of Hospital Protests take place today

Jan 21, 2023 11:10

Almost €108 million in cash and assets seized by CAB in last 11 years

The cash and assets were recovered from criminals after orders by the High Court between 2011 and 2021.

Dec 8, 2022 09:05

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