News - Seanad
Children with special needs in Longford face 120-mile round-trip to go to school
Senator Micheál Carrigy told the Seanad children shouldn't have to leave the county to access a school place.
Oct 23, 2024 13:39
Local Senator slams delays to new school building in Ballinasloe
The school received the go ahead to construct a larger school building with three additional classrooms in September of 2023.
Jul 11, 2024 16:57
Gay activists to protest in Dublin following reports of homophobic attacks
The incident was raised in the Seanad by Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward.
Jun 23, 2024 08:54
Families face difficulties accessing dentists who can work with special needs children
Children with autism already face significant costs for many treatments not currently provided under the public system according to Senator Carrigy
May 27, 2024 07:37
Local Senator brands Bus Eireann School Transport regulation as 'Ageist'
Speaking to Let's Talk, Senator Carrigy says that the exclusion of experienced and medically fit drivers because of their age is 'ludicrous.'
Mar 6, 2024 08:36
Roscommon Post office changes debated in Dáil and Seanad
The post office in the county town will now be run by a contractor and will most likely move from its current location on the Square.
Feb 1, 2024 18:13
NBP must allow amendments to broadband roll out says local business
The company is facing a three year wait for connection to the National Broadband Plan.
Jul 7, 2023 14:14
'No faith' in RTE executive says local Senator and Media Committee member
The local senator believes the revelation of further barter accounts shows the executive had mislead the Oireachtas Media Committee
Jul 5, 2023 13:21
Calls for funding guarantee to compensate loss of rates after power station closure
Senator raised the issue in the Seanad this morning.
May 30, 2023 13:49
Call for establishment of a Longford Minor Injury Unit
Minor Injury Units treat patients with injuries such as broken bones, cuts, or sprains without the need for an Emergency Room visit.
Apr 20, 2023 13:07
Longford senator urges clarity of forestry payments for local landowners
The Senator is calling for clarity on when people can expect payments.
Oct 26, 2022 09:27
Local Senator highlights 'despair' over school transport
The issue of school transport is still causing serious problems for families across the country with many children losing their seats on the local school bus
Sep 15, 2022 09:30
Local teenagers address Seanad on climate change
The teens from Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim got a chance to address politicians in the Upper House today.
Jun 3, 2022 13:28
Local Senator calls for additional special school places in Athlone
The issue was raised in the Seanad today.
May 12, 2022 14:13Shannonside Newsletter
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