News - Sorca Clarke
Athlone man is over six months in Tullamore hospital - but hasn't got the treatment he needs, Dáil told
Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke says it's grossly unfair on the man.
May 22, 2026 08:19
Local GP and TD backs plan to ban flavoured vapes
The government is planning to restrict flavours to only nicotine and unflavoured.
May 17, 2026 08:40
Ban on flavoured vapes is nanny-statism and will fuel black-market, claims local TD
The bill is making its way through the Oireachtas and was discussed at the health committee yesterday.
May 14, 2026 11:02
Longford people have up to 25pc less money than national average, Dáil told
Deputy Sorca Clarke says the cost-of-living crisis is hitting her constituency hard.
Apr 29, 2026 08:24
Over 500 local recipients of the hair replacement benefit payments since 2022
The data was released through a parliamentary question submitted by Longford TD Sorca Clarke.
Apr 27, 2026 18:38
Local TD says government must stop 'treating additional needs as inconvenience'
That's according to local Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke, who was speaking during a debate on Special Education in the Dáil this week.
Apr 25, 2026 09:25
Sinn Féin TD says government has failed to address domestic violence locally
Recent figures show there are no domestic violence refuge units in counties Leitrim, Laois, Cavan and Monaghan.
Apr 17, 2026 17:19
New GP to start work in Lanesboro next month
It follows a lengthy process to fill the vacant GP position in the south Longford town.
Apr 13, 2026 13:29
Longford TD raises urgent concerns about 'mouldy and damp' state of local school
Cloontagh National School, located between Lanesboro and Ballymahon still awaits the delivery of a special classroom.
Mar 27, 2026 13:15
Local TD hits back at Sinn Féin claims of government inaction over fuel prices
It comes ahead of a Cabinet meeting next Tuesday to discuss measures to tackle the crisis.
Mar 20, 2026 18:02
300 local kids languishing on psychology waiting lists
The data shows 297 children and young people were waiting for primary care psychology services across the region at the end of January 2026.
Mar 10, 2026 07:16
Local TD says 'apology without justice' for abuse victims is 'empty'
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke, from Sinn Fein, says justice is needed.
Feb 26, 2026 08:25
'Save Our SNAs' protests in Co Roscommon today
A demonstration will take place in Roscommon town at 3.30pm and in Castlerea at 2pm.
Feb 25, 2026 07:24
Over 8,500 local children waiting for disability needs assessment
An assessment of need is an assessment carried out by the HSE for children or young people with a disability.
Feb 23, 2026 07:20Shannonside Newsletter
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