News - independent ireland

Local TD slams Govt over housing crisis and infrastructure failures
Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice, warns that failing water and sewage infrastructure is halting housing developments and is calling on the Government to take urgent action.
Mar 16, 2025 13:55
Local Minister takes aim at opposition over calls for Government watchdog
Independent Ireland wants a new Department of Efficiency and Reform to carry out unannounced inspections of State bodies and NGOs.
Mar 5, 2025 17:45
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
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
Local MEP describes Government formation talks as 'a charade'
Ciaran Mullooly also accused the main parties of taking part in a 'photocall opportunity' since last weekend's General Election.
Dec 6, 2024 16:36
"He has my number!"- Michael Fitzmaurice on Government formation talks
"He has my number!"- Michael Fitzmaurice talks Government formation
Dec 1, 2024 13:35
Michael Fitzmaurice first elected in Roscommon-Galway
Outgoing Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane and Fianna Fáil candidate Dr Martin Daly are expected to fill the other two seats.
Nov 30, 2024 21:01
Fitzmaurice and Independent Ireland tipped to form part of next Government
Local councillor Declan Geraghty will run in the Galway East constituency in the forthcoming General Election.
Nov 7, 2024 16:57
South Roscommon's Emer Kelly pulls out of general election race
She previously didn't rule out joining Michael Fitzmaurice's Independent Ireland party, but now says she will be staying entirely Independent.
Oct 14, 2024 14:48
South Roscommon councillor Emer Kelly "seriously considering" general election bid - possibly for Independent Ireland
There is speculation Independent Ireland's Michael Fitzmaurice will move to Galway East - leaving a vacancy in Roscommon-Galway.
Sep 5, 2024 13:06Shannonside Newsletter
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