News - Dáil
Tánaiste hopes new constituency boundaries won't draw legal challenges
A number of political parties believe a court challenge could be mounted given a number of constituencies are still over the constitutional limit requiring one TD for every 30,000 people in Ireland.
Sep 1, 2023 12:01
Inmate levels did not exceed bed capacity in Castlerea Prison last year
Overcrowding has become a serious concern in 2023 however, with dozens of prisoners sleeping on cell floors.
Jun 13, 2023 07:49
Local Deputy says patients in west face long wait lists for treatment
The issue was raised in the Dail this evening.
May 11, 2023 17:37
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
Politicians and stakeholders meet at Leinster House over N4 road project concerns
Local business groups are warning a lack of action will damage future local economic growth
Mar 29, 2023 13:21
Government survives confidence motion in Dail
The final tally was 86 votes for the government and 67 against.
Mar 29, 2023 12:19
Strong Fine Gael agreement for eviction ban removal says local Minister
A Sinn Fein motion to extend the ban is to be discussed tomorrow
Mar 20, 2023 17:37
Ambulance response times to be discussed in the Oireachtas today
Freedom of Information figures show ambulance response times were over 3 hours in 233 callouts.
Feb 22, 2023 09:37
Local TD urges those planning to go for his seat to start working now
Deputy Naughten revealed yesterday that he would not contest the next General Election.
Feb 14, 2023 14:01
Security concerns raised over Chinese-made cameras in Leinster House
The company's cameras can capture video of TDs, Senators and staff.
Feb 12, 2023 14:43
2022 the worst year on record for violence against women
Nine counties are still without refuge centres according to the TD.
Feb 1, 2023 08:25
Local TD brands Dail election expense row as 'Theatre'
Deputy Fitzmaurice labeled recent events in Government as 'Shenanigans.'
Jan 27, 2023 13:50
Rural Ireland Organisation believes new forestry deal must be stopped
The organisation are holding a protest outside the Dáil today
Jan 26, 2023 13:31
Local TD raises struggles to find staff to perform surgery at Sligo Hospital
Deputy Martin Kenny described how a constituent contacted him following a medical emergency with her son where the on-call surgeon struggled to find staff to help perform surgery.
Jan 20, 2023 17:53Shannonside Newsletter
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