News - Seanad
Taking too long to finally deliver women's refuge to Leitrim, Seanad told
Senator Anne Rabbitte said there's a need for at least 280 refuge spaces across the country by the end of this year.
May 14, 2026 08:16
Lack of running tracks across region highlighted in the Seanad
They are the only counties in Ireland that don't have a track for local athletes to train on.
Apr 25, 2026 12:53
Over 60 water outages in Cloonfad over past 18 months
Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill made the revelation during a debate on Infrastructure with Minister Jack Chambers.
Mar 7, 2026 13:46
Upgrades needed to local road signs
Many are said to be in need of upkeep while others are pointing in the opposite direction to the actual location.
Mar 4, 2026 13:19
School staff member bitten, kicked and punched, Roscommon senator tells Seanad
The Labour Party is seeking to extend paid leave for education staff who've been injured in the classroom.
Feb 20, 2026 08:52
Unqualified teenagers driving powerful tractors and trailers - Longford senator
Senator Paraic Brady says sometimes teenagers drive tractors and loaded trailers that weigh up to 35 tonnes.
Feb 19, 2026 08:24
Roscommon senator says apprentices are 'badly needed' in the county
Castlerea senator Gareth Scahill says the county urgently needs an apprenticeship training centre.
Feb 14, 2026 09:28
Recent feuding in Longford town is drug-related, Seanad hears
Fine Gael senator Paraic Brady raised the incidents in the Upper House yesterday.
Feb 12, 2026 07:41
Calls for minimum wage to be extended
Earlier this week, the Government voted against Labour’s National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Young Persons, Apprentices and Interns) Bill.
Dec 19, 2025 17:27
Local Senator demands end-to-end scheme to fix houses built with defective blocks
Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove told the Seanad that families in the North-West are living in fear due to poorly constructed houses currently being inhabited.
Dec 11, 2025 17:09
Not enough enforcement of child ban on e-scooters - Scahill
These vehicles have been legal on Irish roads since May 2024 - but kids under 16 can't use them.
Dec 4, 2025 17:20
Roscommon senator wants increase in Telephone Support Allowance
The allowance is an extra €2.50 per week paid to people on certain social welfare payments.
Nov 6, 2025 17:50
Former Roscommon TD says Taoiseach should step down after Fianna Fáil’s poor election result
Eugene Murphy, from Co Roscommon, quit the party last year after serving in the Dáil and Seanad.
Oct 26, 2025 14:00
Local Senator calls for hourly Longford to Dublin rail service by 2027
Fianna Fáil Senator Joe Flaherty was speaking in the Seanad during a discussion on the All-Island Rail Review.
Oct 19, 2025 09:06Shannonside Newsletter
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