News - Martin Kenny
Government acting 'too slowly' on fuel prices - local TD
Energy supports set to be discussed next week will be "targeted, structured and sustainable" according to the Energy Minister.
Mar 19, 2026 13:34
Over 1,900 patients left Sligo's A&E last year without finishing their treatment
Over 48,000 patients went to the hospital's ED in 2025 - and 4 per cent did not wait to finish their treatment.
Mar 12, 2026 07:16
Local TD demands urgent help for businesses and commuters, as fuel prices soar
Strikes on oil infrastructure in the ongoing US Israeli war on Iran led to the spike in cost overnight.
Mar 9, 2026 13:09
Local TDs call for commission on family farm - but government rejects it
Martin Kenny and Michael Fitzmaurice backed the proposal in the Dáil last night.
Feb 20, 2026 13:23
Shannonside people spending 100 working days a year travelling to work, Dáil told
The Labour Party is calling for workers to have the legal right to work remotely - not just the right to request it, as they do at the moment.
Feb 18, 2026 12:46
Local TD concerned bluetongue will spread more next month
The virus was first detected in the Republic on January 22nd.
Feb 18, 2026 08:22
Kenny and Tánaiste clash over local mental health services
Earlier this week, a Prime Time Investigates programme highlighted the rapid rise in waiting list for the Central Mental Hospital.
Feb 12, 2026 13:10
Lack of social house audits locally
The audit evaluates the condition, safety, and energy efficiency of homes
Feb 10, 2026 12:53
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
EU must respond to Greenland takeover by US like it did to Putin - Martin Kenny
The Tanaiste is to discuss the threat of new tariffs by the US at a meeting of EU Finance Ministers today.
Jan 19, 2026 09:16
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
"Government sent clear message by rural Ireland" - local TD speaks at anti-Mercosur protest
Thousands of tractors and protestors on foot protested in the midlands town before gathering at the TÚS campus this afternoon.
Jan 10, 2026 13:50
Local TD critical of government Mercosur u-turn
A vote of the EU is to take place today on whether to give the go-ahead.
Jan 9, 2026 08:09
Almost 100 patients on trolleys in two local hospitals, as flu crisis worsens
There are 37 without beds in Sligo University Hospital and 55 in Galway University Hospital.
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