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Renewed calls for additional local authority staff

Feb 12, 2026 13:40
By Shannonside News
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Renewed calls for additional local authority staff

In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, there were mass power outages across the region, with many left without electricity for weeks.

Renewed calls have been made for additional local authority staff in the Shannonside region.

Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon were among the counties worse hit by recent storms.

In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, there were mass power outages across the region, with many left without electricity for weeks.

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One of the issues highlighted with the outages was the lack of communication over when fixes may happen.

Local Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove feels that greater resources for those on the ground is needed:

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