News - Senator Gareth Scahill
Seanad hears need for increase in parking facilities at Roscommon Hospital
The matter was raised at this month's meeting of the health forum west by Cllr Emer Kelly.
May 27, 2026 17:37
Seanad hears need for support for the preservation of Rathcroghan project
In late January, the award-winning initiative, which has supported 90 farmers in managing more than 260 archaeological sites over the past eight years announced it was to cease operations.
May 26, 2026 11:49
Scammer broke into a bank's security system to rob money from someone's account - Scahill
Gareth Scahill says banks aren't doing enough to stamp out fraud through texts and emails.
May 14, 2026 13:18
Labour Court urged to intervene in ambulance dispute
Over 2,000 members took to the picket line nationally over pay and grading.
May 13, 2026 17:20
Calls for greater suicide state supports
Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad this morning, ahead of this Saturday's Darkness Into Light walks.
May 7, 2026 13:20
Some counties at a disadvantage when it comes to ambulance care - Scahill
He first complimented emergency services for how they dealt with a fire on a train between Dublin and Roscommon last week.
Apr 17, 2026 13:35
Two local schools included in new DEIS funding scheme
The €48 million investment will deliver 400 additional posts across the country.
Mar 25, 2026 11:07
Local Senator calls for voluntary relocation scheme for post-primary teachers
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill raised the issue in the Seanad this afternoon with Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton.
Mar 24, 2026 17:32
Local Senator calls for card payments to be introduced on bus services
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill raised the issue in the Seanad yesterday.
Mar 5, 2026 07:25
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
Posts remain vacant at e-mental health hub in Castlerea
A review found 227 children were at risk of harm in the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
Feb 18, 2026 17:16
Concern over speed outside local schools
The NTA is being urged to include both Trien and Lisacul in the Safe Routes to School Programme.
Feb 18, 2026 12:54
Water outages continue to blight Cloonfad
Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill says he was recently sent a correspondence from a hospitality business titled "Enough is Enough".
Feb 5, 2026 13:19
Seanad hears calls for Farming Rathcroghan Project to remain open
Despite repeated efforts, the project says state agencies responsible for heritage have provided little financial backing.
Feb 4, 2026 17:35Shannonside Newsletter
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