News - Senator Paraic Brady
Local Senator hits back at Brazlian school meal claims
Brazilian beef faces an EU ban from September, unless the country meets rules on antibiotic use in animals.
May 28, 2026 13:07
Local politicians clash in the Seanad
Ciaran Mullooly and other Midlands North West MEP's are addressing members of the Seanad ahead of Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the European Council.
May 27, 2026 17:26
Bluetongue impacting on trade for local farmers
Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety; meat and milk are safe to eat.
Feb 25, 2026 17:10
Owners urged to prevent dog attacks on livestock
There are fines from €100 to €300 for anybody caught by a dog warden.
Dec 1, 2025 07:41
Owners urged to prevent dog attacks on livestock
There are fines from €100 to €300 for anybody caught by a dog warden.
Nov 28, 2025 13:46
Local Senator taken to task over greyhound comments
Stadium management cited falling attendances and rising insurance costs for the closure in August 2019.
Nov 20, 2025 17:05
Local Senator defends fox hunting
A number of hunting clubs exist across counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Oct 23, 2025 17:35
Local senator says learner drivers being forced to drive without a fully qualified motorist
Over 83,000 people are currently waiting to take the exam.
May 22, 2025 07:42
Urgent action needed to tackle ongoing bog fire in North Longford according to local senator
Several units of the Longford fire service attended the fire at Cloonaugh bog last night, with the flames extinguished over night.
May 12, 2025 13:24
Local Senator says people are fearful of planting forestry due to protests
Fine Gael's Paraic Brady is concerned about the drop in afforestation rates.
May 1, 2025 13:12
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
Selection convention tonight in Longford to fill FG Senator's seat
Three candidates will battle it out for the seat at the party convention tonight in Aughnacliffe.
Apr 3, 2025 09:18
Longford Senator's council seat set to be filled next month
Nominations for the seat will close on the 24th of March, with the convention taking place a week later in Colmcille Community Centre.
Mar 7, 2025 12:57
New local senators make opening speeches in the Seanad
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill and Paraic Brady spoke on the opening day of the new Seanad yesterday.
Feb 13, 2025 08:24Shannonside Newsletter
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