News - Sorca Clarke
Two local TDs sit on Assisted Dying committee
The first meeting took place today.
Jun 13, 2023 13:47
Over €380,000 left unused by local councils under housing scheme
Roscommon used its full amount of funding last year of 260,947.
May 11, 2023 13:53
Local TD welcomes statutory inquiry into Defence Force allegations
The report had been commissioned following a documentary first shown in late 2021
Mar 28, 2023 18:17
Public shouldn't lose access to politicians through new security measures argues Local TD
Longford-Westmeath TD, Sorca Clarke believes that, while precautions are necessary, Ireland must retain open access to representatives.
Jan 10, 2023 17:10
Local TD claims new hate speech legislation will be unenforceable
Deputy Clarke has branded the terminology in the bill as sloppy and not well thought out.
Nov 11, 2022 13:40
Local TD urges Taoiseach to intervene as local health workers await Covid bonus
Hundreds of workers are still waiting for their payments.
Aug 4, 2022 18:02
Housing Minister urged to intervene in Athlone man's accommodation crisis
The local authority has stated that there is no suitable accommodation currently available.
May 25, 2022 17:29
Local TD suggests NMH controversy is undermining women's confidence in healthcare
The hospital finally got the green light from the cabinet this week after weeks of controversy.
May 20, 2022 14:21
Shannonside TDs spent over 150,000 euro on election campaigns
Fianna Fail's Joe Flaherty spent a total of €21, 574 - with almost €4,000 on newspaper advertising
Nov 25, 2021 08:22
Local TD says Defence Forces needs to apologise to women affected by sexual abuse
Four former female members claimed they suffered various sexual abuses in a radio documentary aired over the weekend.
Sep 13, 2021 13:16
Local Sinn Fein TD criticises lack of transparency in Zappone appointment
The appointment of former children's minister Katherine Zappone to the UN role has been widely criticised in and out of the Daíl.
Jul 29, 2021 13:47
Local TD praises rapid reaction of healthcare staff following major vaccine misallocation
One container of the Pfizer Bio-n-tech vaccine contains six doses, meaning the local GP received almost 1,500 individual vaccines, with a total storage life of just 72 hours.
May 12, 2021 13:15
Local TDs raise concern over staffing issues at Mullingar diabetic clinic
The Minister for Health is being asked to address issues at the diabetic clinic in Mullingar. Longford-Westmeath TDs Joe Flaherty and Sorca Clarke raised
Nov 20, 2020 13:06Shannonside Newsletter
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