News - Seanad
Former Roscommon councillor seeks political comeback
There is a vacant seat on Roscommon County Council after Gareth Scahill received a Taoiseach's nomination to the Seanad.
Mar 9, 2025 14:48
Dumping fines must be drastically increased says Longford Senator
Senator Brady says that nothing will change until the punishments will increase.
Mar 6, 2025 13:49
Over €55,000 in expenses claimed by TDs and Senators last December
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke saw the lowest expenses at €1,333, as senior Minister's have a ministerial car at their disposal.
Mar 4, 2025 13:09
Homes in west Roscommon still without broadband a month after storm
The storm led to over 700,000 homes and businesses losing electricity - and it took weeks to restore power to all.
Feb 28, 2025 13:35
Longford senators call for government aid for forest owners amid 'crisis'
Around 700 million euro worth of forestry was knocked down during Storm Eowyn, according to the Irish Forest Owners.
Feb 14, 2025 13:50
Former Fine Gael Election candidate welcomes Scahill's Seanad appointment
The Castlerea man was one of 11 appointments to the Seanad by Taoiseach Micheal Martin last Friday.
Feb 11, 2025 08:20
New Roscommon Senator sets sights on General Election run
The Castlerea man was chosen as one of the Taoiseach's 11 nominees for the Seanad on Friday.
Feb 10, 2025 08:18
LISTEN: Castlerea's Gareth Scahill "in complete shock" over Seanad appointment
The Fine Gael man was one of the Taoiseach’s 11 nominees for the Seanad yesterday.
Feb 8, 2025 09:46
Roscommon-Galway TD says it's disappointing to have no Seanad representation
Outgoing Senators Eugene Murphy and Aisling Dolan lost out over the weekend.
Feb 4, 2025 08:24
LISTEN: Leitrim Cathaoirleach disappointed over absence of Seanad representation for the county
The Fianna Fáil politician also unsuccessfully ran in the General Election back in November.
Feb 3, 2025 15:45
Political analyst believes Eugene Murphy should rejoin Fianna Fáil
He quit the party in November after they refused to select him to run in the general election.
Feb 3, 2025 11:27
Northern Ireland Finance Minister elected to Seanad
The MLA's move to Ireland's upper parliamentary house is expected to influence discussions on Irish unity.
Feb 3, 2025 10:19
Local Labour Party candidate secures Seanad seat
She will now be one of eleven members of the Seanad's Labour panel.
Feb 2, 2025 13:21
Councillor says no senator for Roscommon-Galway is 'a blow' to area
It’s after Independent Eugene Murphy and Fine Gael’s Aisling Dolan lost their seats on Friday night.
Feb 2, 2025 13:09Shannonside Newsletter
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