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Continuing increase in number of CAHMS refusals across the region
The CHO8 area, incorporating Roscommon currently has a 42% refusal rate, an increase from 35% last year.
Sep 13, 2023 13:07
Price caps needed to help parents afford baby formula
Measures designed to encourage breastfeeding should be halted due to the cost-of-living crisis, according to an Irish doctor.
Sep 13, 2023 13:01
RTÉ Director General announces recruitment freeze
Kevin Bakhurst will appear before an Oireachtas Committee later today.
Sep 13, 2023 12:02
Garda members to deliver vote of no confidence in Garda Commissioner
The result of a ballot of members of the GRA will be known just before midday.
Sep 13, 2023 08:57
Number of approved housing projects have increased in the region
Friday's CSO report outlined the number of apartment and housing unit planning permissions granted in the country per county this year.
Sep 13, 2023 08:11
Man charged following Athlone drug seizure worth €130,000
He is expected to appear before a sitting of Athlone District Court this morning.
Sep 13, 2023 08:11
RTÉ chiefs to face Oireachtas Media Committee again today
Director General Kevin Bakhurst will field questions from TDs and Senators on governance, reform and financial operations at the State broadcaster.
Sep 13, 2023 07:38
Leitrim Pride to hold special tree planting ceremony in Drumshanbo
The committee will join the Leitrim Hawthorn Project at the Mayflower in Drumshanbo at 3pm tomorrow to plant a sapling on behalf of the LGBTQ+ Community.
Sep 12, 2023 18:28
Plans to develop new enterprise buildings in Ballinamore
The development would consist of one two storey building and a single storey construction featuring enterprise units.
Sep 12, 2023 18:25
Over 160 council homes vacant in the Shannonside region
Longford has the highest number of vacant homes in the region at 95.
Sep 12, 2023 18:22
Garda body cams will not record everyday policing duties
Chief Superintendent Derek Smart says they'll only be switched on in specific circumstances.
Sep 12, 2023 18:10
Planning lodged for upgrades on Leitrim GAA grounds
The decisions for the proposed developments are due at the end of October.
Sep 12, 2023 13:36
Irish Rail announces additional service for Shannonside region
The new departure on the Dublin to Galway line will run on Fridays only.
Sep 12, 2023 13:29
Regional IFA Executive urges government to scrap nitrates derogation limits
Members of the organisation are protesting outside the Horse and Jockey hotel in Tipperary as they demand action from Fianna Fail politicians.
Sep 12, 2023 13:21Shannonside Newsletter
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