News - Seanad
Local Senator says he faces a 'tough battle' to retain his seat in Seanad elections
The Roscommon man has been an elected politician for the past 40 years, as a councillor, TD and senator.
Jan 9, 2025 12:55
Longford Seanad candidate highlights importance of local representation
Former Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty officially received a nomination from Fianna Fáil to stand in this month's election.
Jan 3, 2025 16:24
Seven local candidates nominated to contest Seanad Election
The Seanad comprises of 49 Senators across five vocational panels and two university panels along with 11 Taoiseach appointments bringing the total to 60.
Jan 3, 2025 13:05
Athlone Councillor's Seanad Election bid is over
He said last week he'd be running after receiving a nomination, but he says that has fallen through.
Dec 20, 2024 13:04
Former Fianna Fáil TD not giving up on Seanad nomination as deadline looms
The closing date to have a nomination from an outside body is 12 noon tomorrow.
Dec 17, 2024 14:03
Leitrim cathaoirleach Paddy O'Rourke to run in Seanad elections
The Fianna Fáil councillor has confirmed he has received a nomination.
Dec 14, 2024 21:23
Longford councillor Paraic Brady secures nomination to contest Seanad election
The elections will take place early in the new year with the deadline for nominations at the end of December.
Dec 13, 2024 13:25
Ballinasloe senator Aisling Dolan clears first hurdle in bid to retain seat
Senator Dolan ran unsuccessfully in the recent general election, but she's confident she can continue her career in the Seanad.
Dec 13, 2024 13:10
Longford Councillor hoping to contest seat in Seanad
The Drumlish man says he made the decision due to the number of concerns raised during General Election canvassing in Longford-Westmeath.
Dec 6, 2024 08:59
Children with special needs in Longford face 120-mile round-trip to go to school
Senator Micheál Carrigy told the Seanad children shouldn't have to leave the county to access a school place.
Oct 23, 2024 13:39
Local Senator slams delays to new school building in Ballinasloe
The school received the go ahead to construct a larger school building with three additional classrooms in September of 2023.
Jul 11, 2024 16:57
Gay activists to protest in Dublin following reports of homophobic attacks
The incident was raised in the Seanad by Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward.
Jun 23, 2024 08:54
Families face difficulties accessing dentists who can work with special needs children
Children with autism already face significant costs for many treatments not currently provided under the public system according to Senator Carrigy
May 27, 2024 07:37
Local Senator brands Bus Eireann School Transport regulation as 'Ageist'
Speaking to Let's Talk, Senator Carrigy says that the exclusion of experienced and medically fit drivers because of their age is 'ludicrous.'
Mar 6, 2024 08:36Shannonside Newsletter
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