News - Michael Fitzmaurice
Almost 500 people waiting for scan in Roscommon Hospital
It includes 281 waiting for a CT and 186 waiting for an ultrasound, according to provisional data.
May 26, 2025 14:02
Fitzmaurice slams government's housing policies as "madness"
The Social Democrats put forward a motion yesterday to address the housing crisis, including closing 'legal tax loopholes' that benefit some property investors.
Feb 20, 2025 14:29
LISTEN: Farmers need pounds, shillings and pence, not a taskforce - Fitzmaurice
A forestry taskforce was set up by the government in response to the recent storms - which badly affected forests.
Feb 6, 2025 14:17
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
LISTEN: Second general election debate for Roscommon-Galway constituency
Nov 21, 2024 18:18
LISTEN: Fitzmaurice says re-election will be a "huge challenge" after confirming Roscommon-Galway bid
His party colleague, Councillor Declan Geraghty, is standing in Galway East.
Nov 7, 2024 07:18
LISTEN: Reaction as Michael Fitzmaurice confirms re-election bid in Roscommon-Galway
The Glinsk man had been considering moving to Galway East because of a redraw of the constituencies.
Nov 6, 2024 23:40
Michael Fitzmaurice confirms he'll run in Roscommon-Galway in general election
The Glinsk man had been considering moving to Galway East because of a redraw of the constituencies.
Nov 6, 2024 19:50
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
Paul Hogan to run for Longford-Westmeath in General Election
Independent councillor Paul Hogan was first elected to the council in 2004 at the age of 21 and had the distinction of being the youngest Mayor of Athlone.
Oct 13, 2024 08:29
Roscommon TD calls for Rooskey bridge trial to be abandoned
There is anger in the village over a new one-way system for drivers on the bridge, to allow for a pedestrian walkway.
Sep 27, 2024 17:38
Government's timeline for flood-relief works in south Roscommon not met
In July, Simon Harris indicated a short-term solution to the Lough Funshinagh crisis would go to planning by the end of August.
Sep 5, 2024 12:55
State school transport system failing local students says Fitzmaurice
Deputy Fitzmaurice says he has been flooded with similar complaints about the state's School Transport Scheme
Aug 6, 2024 08:17
Fitzmaurice says Galway footballers can win All-Ireland after historic win over Dublin
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice, who played for Galway minors, says the Tribesman could go on to win their first All-Ireland since 2001.
Jun 30, 2024 09:26Shannonside Newsletter
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