News - Seanad
Local Senator demands end-to-end scheme to fix houses built with defective blocks
Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove told the Seanad that families in the North-West are living in fear due to poorly constructed houses currently being inhabited.
Dec 11, 2025 17:09
Not enough enforcement of child ban on e-scooters - Scahill
These vehicles have been legal on Irish roads since May 2024 - but kids under 16 can't use them.
Dec 4, 2025 17:20
Roscommon senator wants increase in Telephone Support Allowance
The allowance is an extra €2.50 per week paid to people on certain social welfare payments.
Nov 6, 2025 17:50
Former Roscommon TD says Taoiseach should step down after Fianna Fáil’s poor election result
Eugene Murphy, from Co Roscommon, quit the party last year after serving in the Dáil and Seanad.
Oct 26, 2025 14:00
Local Senator calls for hourly Longford to Dublin rail service by 2027
Fianna Fáil Senator Joe Flaherty was speaking in the Seanad during a discussion on the All-Island Rail Review.
Oct 19, 2025 09:06
Senator says emergency should be declared in Roscommon to deal with powercuts
The Fine Gael man says 768,000 customers in Ireland also had powercuts during Storm Eowyn in January.
Oct 11, 2025 11:15
Roscommon senator says social media rules protect abusers over victims
Castlerea's Gareth Scahill is hitting out at threats being made online towards politicians' families and friends.
Sep 27, 2025 09:07
Minister questioned over lack of funding for local suicide-prevention charity
North West Stop provides free counselling to all ages across the region.
May 18, 2025 12:17
Roscommon Senator calls for renewed discussion on hospitality VAT rate
The sector has consistently called for the VAT rate to be lowered from its current rate of 13.5% over the past 12 months.
May 9, 2025 11:26
OPW Minister called on to take control of River Shannon drainage
Longford Senator Paraic Brady addressed the Minister during questions in the Seanad chamber.
Apr 15, 2025 13:41
Fine Gael Senator highlights decline of rural Longford in Seanad
Paraic Brady has called for Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to address the issue.
Apr 4, 2025 13:19
Three confirmed candidates for Senator Paraic Brady's Longford council seat
Party members in the Granard Local Electoral Area will decide who will replace Paraic Brady, who was elected to the Seanad recently.
Mar 29, 2025 09:55
Seanad told Athlone to Boyle road is 'high risk' and 'accident blackspot'
Senator Gareth Scahill raised serious concerns about the N61 in the Seanad yesterday.
Mar 26, 2025 07:41
Local Senator calls for public to engage with Irish language and keep it alive
Seachtain na Gaeilge was founded as part of the Gaelic Revival by Conradh na Gaeilge in 1902.
Mar 11, 2025 07:59Shannonside Newsletter
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