News - Dáil
Local person waiting 709 weeks for a dietetics appointment
The figures emerged following a parliamentary exchange between Sinn Féin health spokesperson and the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
Jul 10, 2026 16:45
Leitrim pensioners forced to travel 20 miles to collect pensions, Dáil told
The government is giving An Post €15 million a year until 2030 to try to prevent more post office closures.
Jul 8, 2026 09:17
Dáil further debates Israel tie
The Government insists any move related to the fixtures would ultimately be a decision for the Football Association of Ireland.
Jun 10, 2026 17:17
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
Soaring grocery prices hitting Roscommon hard, Dáil told
The Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly is calling for the government to establish a grocery price watch like the CCPC to protect consumers and examine retail pricing practices.
Apr 27, 2026 11:10
Two local TDs give Dáil backing to tighter rules on sales of nicotine products
It's aimed at tackling rising nicotine use among children and young people through vaping products.
Apr 23, 2026 17:39
Dáil hears of 'extremely poor' public infrastructure in the North-West
Leitrim TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a debate about the Critical Infrastructure Bill.
Apr 17, 2026 18:11
Local TD urging politicians to back Sinn Féin no-confidence motion
The main opposition party says they haven't done enough to ease the fuel crisis after days of protests.
Apr 14, 2026 08:15
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
Dáil hears of concerns Roscommon rehab unit again 'dropped' from HSE's plans
The unit was promised for Roscommon University Hospital over a decade a ago, but never progressed.
Feb 25, 2026 14:41
Dáil protest as Bord Bia chairman faces Oireachtas grilling today
The demonstration comes as the chairman of Bord Bia faces questions inside the house about his company's importation and use of Brazilian beef.
Feb 5, 2026 08:50
Dáil hears of impact of Longford health vacancy
The Dáil has heard a vital health job in Longford has been vacant for a year - badly impacting kids.
Jan 21, 2026 17:07
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
Local TD seeks commitment to maintain existing GP surgeries in new contracts
Longford-Westmeath TD Micheal Carrigy raised the issue in the Dáil this week with Culture Minister Patrick O'Donovan.
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