News - Minister Sean Canney

Local councillor welcomes proposed change to driving bans

As things stand, people convicted of dangerous driving causing death are disqualified from driving for a time.

Jun 29, 2026 17:38

This would affect roads like the N4 Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford route and the N61 connecting Roscommon to Athlone.

Jan 6, 2026 13:44

Gardaí say the majority of the 95 road deaths so far this year happened during weekends.

Aug 2, 2025 08:33

Minister of State Seán Canney expressed his pleasure to see operations from both berths return to normal.

Jul 19, 2025 08:23

It's due to go to planning by the end of this year and be finished around 2030.

Jun 18, 2025 07:35

Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority are driving home a June bank holiday weekend road safety message today.

May 31, 2025 08:07

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