News - TDs
Local minister revealed to be highest-earning TD in the region
Around €23.5 million in public money is paid to sitting Dáil politicians every year.
Jan 18, 2026 10:35
HSE urged to confirm Longford physiotherapy service future
Deputy Carrigy says that Minister for Older People, Kieran O'Donnell and the older persons organisation within the HSE are not in favour of the service leaving Longford.
Jun 9, 2025 16:55
Over €55,000 in expenses claimed by TDs and Senators last December
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke saw the lowest expenses at €1,333, as senior Minister's have a ministerial car at their disposal.
Mar 4, 2025 13:09
Five local TDs listed as landlords for year of 2024
Nationally, 32 TDs were listed as landlords in the year 2024.
Mar 3, 2025 13:17
RTÉ chiefs to face Oireachtas Media Committee again today
Director General Kevin Bakhurst will field questions from TDs and Senators on governance, reform and financial operations at the State broadcaster.
Sep 13, 2023 07:38
TDs run risk of stoking expectations with newspaper opinion pieces says local Councillor
Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael Deputy and Junior minister Peter Burke was one of the three names on a piece earlier this week advocating for a tax break.
May 26, 2023 14:37
Strong local interest for new rural political party according to local TD
Deputy Harkin believes the rural voice is losing out in Leinster House
Apr 25, 2023 17:58
Local TD calls for cross party support to oppose toll increases
Tolls are due to rise by the maximum amount allowed on 9 of the country's toll roads.
Nov 28, 2022 17:27
Taxi licenses being delayed up to 8 months amidst industry shortage
Despite a shortage of taxi's there is, on average, a 226-day wait for the licenses to issue.
Oct 4, 2022 08:48
48 TDs are landlords according to Dail register
A further 29 Senators also have a stake in a property or land holding.
Aug 24, 2022 10:16
Gardaí reviewing safety of certain TDs following threats
The homes of several ministers were targeted with protests over the last 2 years
Aug 23, 2022 09:17
Local TD urges Government to fulfill promises on long covid clinics
Deputy Naughten thinks establishing this infrastructure could have wide ranging benefits further down the road.
Aug 16, 2022 17:26
'False narratives' putting emission blame on farmers according to back bench TDs
The group of back bench TDs say they want to see a reduction in emissions balanced with a plan workable for farmers
Jul 25, 2022 09:38
Sinn Fein meeting over decision on Government no confidence motion
UPDATE: Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald has confirmed Sinn Fein will lodge a motion of no confidence in the Government.
Jul 8, 2022 08:19Shannonside Newsletter
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