News - Martin Kenny
Leitrim TD calls on government to secure more funding for farmers during EU Presidency
It comes as negotiations on the next Common Agricultural Policy continue.
Jul 12, 2026 12:08
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
Staffing and capacity 'major issues' at local mental health unit
The Mental Health Commission raised concerns about a 'further decline' in the standard of the Sligo-Leitrim unit.
Jun 28, 2026 13:30
Local TD raises impact of poultry litter ban in the Dáil
Due to its high phosphates content, it is in high demand in the Republic of Ireland.
Jun 14, 2026 08:55
Dáil hears of impact of ticket company collapse
The company is owned by German entertainment fund DEAG.
Jun 11, 2026 13:02
Dáil hears flooding impacting septic tanks in Leitrim
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny says nests for rare birds are also washed away in these situations.
May 22, 2026 13:03
Government's housing policy under fire
Over 180 termination notices were issued by landlords in the Shannonside region in the first three months of the year.
May 20, 2026 13:31
Local TD strongly against plans to cut EU farming payments to pensioners
The next Common Agricultural Policy is currently being finalised and will take effect in 2028.
May 17, 2026 11:44
Government urged to intervene in ambulance strikes
Action is taking place in Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon and Longford.
May 12, 2026 17:41
Leitrim people still can't afford to heat their homes, Dáil told
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a Labour motion, which calls for a mini-Budget.
May 8, 2026 13:07
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
Dáil hears of litany of problems at local hospital
He was speaking during a government bill that aims to address delays in delivering state infrastructure.
Apr 15, 2026 17:04
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
Local junior minister says fuel protests have 'no purpose' at this stage
It's after the government announced petrol and diesel would drop by an extra 10 cents a litre.
Apr 13, 2026 18:04Shannonside Newsletter
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