News - Senator Nessa Cosgrove
No funding available for creation of local MS position
Currently, there over 300 known people in Sligo-Leitrim currently live with the condition.
May 29, 2026 13:19
Seanad hears of impact of assault on teacher
Following the incident, which occurred a year ago, the teacher remains in pain and continues to receive surgery.
Feb 19, 2026 13:32
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.
Feb 12, 2026 13:40
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
Local Senator calls for domestic abusers to be kicked out of their homes
Labour's Nessa Cosgrove says gardai were called to 65,000 domestic-abuse incidents last year.
Nov 27, 2025 07:39
Labour proposes free GP care and transport for children in alternative budget
Revealed this week, the party say they want to identify the gaps in society and economy.
Oct 4, 2025 14:19
Uncertainty if catering services will return to local rail services
The travel company says it has a preferred supplier to operate the food and drink carts.
Oct 3, 2025 11:40
Local senator calls for government to counteract misinformation around refugees
She warned that such narratives not only harm vulnerable people seeking safety but also undermine public trust in government institutions.
Sep 26, 2025 13:20
Government urged to intervene in school secretaries dispute
The action, which coincides with the beginning of the school term, is being held by the Trade Union Fórsa.
Aug 20, 2025 13:13
Local senator urges Budget 2026 to tackle youth cost of living concerns
Labour party's Nessa Cosgrove has been speaking with members of Spunout, who voiced their opinions about the cost of living crisis at a meeting held earlier this week.
Jul 5, 2025 13:12
Local senator insists new North-West surgical hub should be located in Sligo
It comes as an ongoing dispute has been taking place over whether it should be developed at Sligo or Letterkenny University Hospital.
Jul 4, 2025 13:35
Local senator challenges NTA over lack of catering on north west trains
It's been five years since the so-called tea trolley was withdrawn due to the pandemic - and since then it's returned to specific train lines but not across the network.
May 31, 2025 13:29
Over 500 people sign petition calling for catering trolley to be reintroduced on Sligo-Dublin rail service
The catering service hasn't been available on the busy route since the Covid pandemic.
May 12, 2025 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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