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Local Junior Minister-elect wants region to get its 'fair share'
Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin will be appointed a Minister of State for Higher Education in the Department of Education.
Jan 15, 2025 18:02
Local Independent Ireland TD says party held 'constructive' government talks today
They held talks with negotiators in Dublin this morning, including Fianna Fail's Jack Chambers and Fine Gael's Helen McEntee.
Jan 9, 2025 13:05
Sligo-Leitrim TD tipped for Ministry appointment
Her Regional Independent Group is expected to form a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael after Christmas.
Dec 23, 2024 07:40
Athlone protestors refute Government claims over damage to Lissywollen site
A statement from the Department states that during the disturbance, a member of the onsite security team was injured and one of the site's electrical blocks was damaged.
Dec 10, 2024 17:16
New Independent Technical Group to include Roscommon-Galway TD
The news has been announced by Independent Ireland party leader, Michael Collins.
Dec 7, 2024 14:09
Feighan believes government won't be formed before Christmas
The first sitting of the new Dáil takes place on December 18th, but it's unlikely a Taoiseach will be appointed that day.
Dec 5, 2024 13:24
'Councillors should be paid better - and there should be fewer of them'
Independent councillor Marie Casserly was eliminated on the eighth count in Sligo-Leitrim on Sunday, with almost 3,500 votes.
Dec 3, 2024 13:42
Scanlon wants Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to go into government with Independents
Fianna Fail has 48 seats in the next Dail, followed by Sinn Fein on 39, and Fine Gael on 38.
Dec 3, 2024 07:44
Calls for Government to prioritise new school building in Carrick
The national school's pupil numbers have almost doubled in the past 10 years, with almost 500 children currently enrolled.
Nov 28, 2024 14:05
Leitrim businessman hits out at Government ahead of Dublin rally
The Irish Restaurants Association will lead a protest tomorrow against what they've described as a 'lack of support for the sector'.
Oct 14, 2024 13:53Shannonside Newsletter
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