News - Tánaiste Simon Harris
Tánaiste says there could be positive news shortly on new fire station for Ballymahon
It’s after Longford-Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy raised the issue in the Dáil.
Mar 27, 2026 07:39
Tánaiste Warns of Looming Public Health Emergency Over Social Media’s Impact on Youth
Nearly three in four people here support an Australian-style ban on social media for under 16s, according to Amárach poll in the Irish Daily Mail.
Feb 1, 2026 08:06
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
Tánaiste says he's 'proud' of Defence Forces' role in Lebanon
Members of the 127th Infantry Battalion were reviewed by Tánaiste Simon Harris at Custume Barracks in Athlone today.
Oct 31, 2025 13:32
Longford TD says threats made against the Tánaiste are unacceptable
It's reported calls were made to garda stations in Wicklow and Wexford threatening his family home.
Sep 8, 2025 07:24
Mayo aid worker Gena Heraty recovering after kidnap ordeal in Haiti
Ms Heraty and her fellow captives were taken for treatment for dehydration and malnutrition, shortly after their release.
Aug 30, 2025 08:40
Minister O'Donovan invites social media firms to talks on age checks
It's after Tánaiste Simon Harris said the era of self-regulation for tech firms is over, according to the Irish Examiner.
Jun 15, 2025 08:04
Hopes Robert Pether can return to Roscommon soon following release from Iraqi prison
Last night Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Harris, said he had been released on bail but remains in Iraq.
Jun 6, 2025 07:16
Tánaiste says its farcicial some local customers still haven't had their phonelines restored
Simon Harris was responding to Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice in the Dáil today.
May 29, 2025 17:39
Tánaiste reaffirms commitment to truth on Dublin and Monaghan bombings anniversary
Today marks the 51st anniversary of the bombings, which claimed the lives of 34 people, including an unborn baby.
May 17, 2025 08:30
Local TD as Fine Gael spokesperson on Northern Ireland and UK
Speaking following his appointment, he described the role as a challenging one in the current geo-political climate.
May 2, 2025 13:36
Tánaiste to discuss Elphin resident's detention with Iraqi minister
The Australian national, who had been living in Elphin, was arrested in April 2021 and later jailed on fraud charges.
May 2, 2025 13:18
Tánaiste says local TD will bring common sense to Oireachtas Housing Committee
Deputy Carrigy was appointed as the chair of the Oireacthas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Apr 25, 2025 13:13
Tánaiste says 'top heavy' bureaucracy was a barrier to Lough Funshinagh flood works
Speaking in Roscommon over the weekend, Simon Harris stated that if laws are stopping solutions to serious problems, then changing legislation must be considered.
Apr 15, 2025 13:48Shannonside Newsletter
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