News - Martin Kenny
Abolish hospital parking charges for patients and staff - Kenny
Sligo University Hospital generated the most revenue from parking fees in the region last year, at a total of €410,581.
Jul 9, 2025 16:18
Local TD says row over new North-West surgical hub has become 'Sligo VS Donegal issue'
The issue has been described as a 'grubby deal' by Donegal TD Pearse Doherty, as a definitive decision is yet to be announced by Health Minister Jennifer Caroll MacNeill.
Jul 4, 2025 17:51
Local TD calls for increased frequency of Dublin-Sligo train route
The last train to Sligo leaves from Dublin at 7:30pm, which the Sinn Féin TD says is detrimental for people who commute to college or work.
Jul 2, 2025 17:28
Leitrim TD says Sligo dermatology service is 'under extreme stress'
It comes as the HSE has struggled to fill two consultant positions at Sligo University Hospital, with the only dermatologist in the Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal area currently on leave until mid July.
Jun 26, 2025 13:47
Local TD calls for presidential election voting rights to be extended to Northern Ireland residents
A referendum had previously been set by the government for May 2019, but was delayed.
Jun 25, 2025 18:34
Permanent maintenance boats needed on the Shannon - Kenny
Deputy Martin Kenny made the call to OPW Minister and Longford Westmeath TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran during statements on flooding matters in the Dail recently.
Jun 6, 2025 13:20
Dáil hears of 'frustration' over permanently solving Roscommon flooding crisis
The rising water levels of Lough Funshinagh have caused devastation over the past decade.
May 30, 2025 17:06
Leitrim needs third-level institution, Dáil hears
Local Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny raised the issue with Further and Higher Education Minister, James Lawless.
May 19, 2025 14:07
Sligo's orthopaedic theatre 'worst' in the country - Kenny
There have been several leaks in the facility in recent years - leading to surgeries being postponed.
May 15, 2025 13:28
Local politicians react to HSE Capital Plan for 2025
Several Shannonside projects feature including the construction of a rehabilitation unit and a replacement adult mental health unit at Roscommon University Hospital.
Apr 9, 2025 15:52
TD raises concerns about Gardaí procedures on alleged sexual assault
The Sligo Leitrim TD has raised concerns on how the Youth Diversion programme is being used.
Apr 3, 2025 13:44
LISTEN: A local man (80s) was refused help after Storm Eowyn - even though he lost freezer contents
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke raised the case in the Dáil yesterday.
Apr 2, 2025 13:48
Nearly 600 homecare hours unfilled in Leitrim
The figures have been released in a reply by the HSE to a parliamentary question by local Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny.
Apr 2, 2025 11:08
PODCAST: Leitrim activists meet Forestry Minister Michael Healy-Rae
Over 9,000 people in the county lost electricity in Storm Eowyn in January, and forestry was the main cause.
Mar 25, 2025 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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