News - Seanad
Senator says emergency should be declared in Roscommon to deal with powercuts
The Fine Gael man says 768,000 customers in Ireland also had powercuts during Storm Eowyn in January.
Oct 11, 2025 11:15
Roscommon senator says social media rules protect abusers over victims
Castlerea's Gareth Scahill is hitting out at threats being made online towards politicians' families and friends.
Sep 27, 2025 09:07
Minister questioned over lack of funding for local suicide-prevention charity
North West Stop provides free counselling to all ages across the region.
May 18, 2025 12:17
Roscommon Senator calls for renewed discussion on hospitality VAT rate
The sector has consistently called for the VAT rate to be lowered from its current rate of 13.5% over the past 12 months.
May 9, 2025 11:26
OPW Minister called on to take control of River Shannon drainage
Longford Senator Paraic Brady addressed the Minister during questions in the Seanad chamber.
Apr 15, 2025 13:41
Fine Gael Senator highlights decline of rural Longford in Seanad
Paraic Brady has called for Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to address the issue.
Apr 4, 2025 13:19
Three confirmed candidates for Senator Paraic Brady's Longford council seat
Party members in the Granard Local Electoral Area will decide who will replace Paraic Brady, who was elected to the Seanad recently.
Mar 29, 2025 09:55
Seanad told Athlone to Boyle road is 'high risk' and 'accident blackspot'
Senator Gareth Scahill raised serious concerns about the N61 in the Seanad yesterday.
Mar 26, 2025 07:41
Local Senator calls for public to engage with Irish language and keep it alive
Seachtain na Gaeilge was founded as part of the Gaelic Revival by Conradh na Gaeilge in 1902.
Mar 11, 2025 07:59
Former Roscommon councillor seeks political comeback
There is a vacant seat on Roscommon County Council after Gareth Scahill received a Taoiseach's nomination to the Seanad.
Mar 9, 2025 14:48
Dumping fines must be drastically increased says Longford Senator
Senator Brady says that nothing will change until the punishments will increase.
Mar 6, 2025 13:49
Over €55,000 in expenses claimed by TDs and Senators last December
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke saw the lowest expenses at €1,333, as senior Minister's have a ministerial car at their disposal.
Mar 4, 2025 13:09
Homes in west Roscommon still without broadband a month after storm
The storm led to over 700,000 homes and businesses losing electricity - and it took weeks to restore power to all.
Feb 28, 2025 13:35
Longford senators call for government aid for forest owners amid 'crisis'
Around 700 million euro worth of forestry was knocked down during Storm Eowyn, according to the Irish Forest Owners.
Feb 14, 2025 13:50Shannonside Newsletter
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