News - Tánaiste
Local haulier warns cost of food will 'skyrocket' if government fails to address fuel prices
It follows threats from the Irish Road Haulage Association to launch a national day of protest against the rising costs.
Mar 19, 2026 13:41
Tánaiste says new savings scheme to be modelled off UK and Swedish initiatives
The Finance Minister, Simon Harris, is bringing forward measures to encourage people to save and invest their money.
Mar 17, 2026 08:22
Local Councillors upbeat following Tánaiste meeting
The meeting which included councillors from the Roscommon-Galway constituency took place last Thursday afternoon.
Feb 4, 2026 13:01
55 People Registered as Homeless in Shannonside Region Last Month
The Department of Housing says there were 20 in Longford, 19 in Roscommon and 16 in Leitrim.
Jan 30, 2026 17:11
Local TD quizzes Tánaiste on Mercusor stance
A number of farmers and other industry representatives have travelled to Brussels today to voice their disapproval of the plans.
Dec 18, 2025 13:18
No plans to upgrade Athlone to Boyle road- Tánaiste
He said it would improve road safety and enhance balanced regional development.
Dec 18, 2025 13:16
Athlone to join Living City Initiative to tackle dereliction
The Living City Initiative, which is already in place for areas like Cork and Dublin, will now be enacted in Athlone, Sligo, Drogheda, Dundalk and Letterkenny.
Dec 14, 2025 13:12
Local TD says there is 'confusion' at Portiuncula maternity unit
Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly raised the issue with the Tánaiste in the Dáil yesterday.
Oct 17, 2025 13:19
Tánaiste describing latest threat against his family as 'sinister'
Gardaí are investigating the online threat which was made on social media.
Sep 7, 2025 07:59
Irish peacekeepers to stay in Lebanon until 2027
The United Nations Security Council decided yesterday to end troop deployments in South Lebanon over the course of the next two years.
Aug 29, 2025 08:17
Aontú leader calls for Tánaiste to resign over death of Harvey Morrison
Thousands of people marched in Dublin yesterday in memory of the 9 year old, who suffered from scoliosis.
Aug 24, 2025 08:03
Taoiseach and Tánaiste 'split' over Budget approach to jobseeker's pay
Micheál Martin is reportedly against Simon Harris' plan for those on unemployment benefits to get less of an increase than others.
Jul 6, 2025 07:56
Senator says Longford minor injury unit 'unlikely' to be developed in the near future
That's according to local senator Joe Flaherty, who welcomed the news of the potential development.
Jun 27, 2025 12:36
Local TD says potential minor injury unit in Longford is a viable possibility
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy met with Tánaiste Simon Harris alongside Longford party colleagues in government buildings yesterday.
Jun 26, 2025 17:13Shannonside Newsletter
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