News - Senator Gareth Scahill
Seanad hears calls for a relief road to be developed in Castlerea
Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill raised the issue this week.
Jul 15, 2026 16:35
Electricity standing charges impacting local customers
Storm Éowyn resulted severe impact on families, farms and businesses, particularly locally.
Jul 6, 2026 12:50
Roscommon senator says drug-dealers have knocked on people's doors after bereavements
Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad, after an Oireachtas committee on drugs-use published a new report.
Jun 25, 2026 13:41
Seanad hears further calls for safety measures outside Co. Roscommon schools
There was a robust debate on the issue at this weeks Roscommon County Council meeting.
Jun 24, 2026 13:04
Warning spiralling costs are impacting local groups
Demands of community groups are increasing.
Jun 19, 2026 12:56
People in Roscommon facing prospect of court action over their septic tanks - Scahill
The EPA says many faulty systems are putting drinking-water wells at risk.
Jun 10, 2026 13:03
Seanad hears need for increase in parking facilities at Roscommon Hospital
The matter was raised at this month's meeting of the health forum west by Cllr Emer Kelly.
May 27, 2026 17:37
Seanad hears need for support for the preservation of Rathcroghan project
In late January, the award-winning initiative, which has supported 90 farmers in managing more than 260 archaeological sites over the past eight years announced it was to cease operations.
May 26, 2026 11:49
Scammer broke into a bank's security system to rob money from someone's account - Scahill
Gareth Scahill says banks aren't doing enough to stamp out fraud through texts and emails.
May 14, 2026 13:18
Labour Court urged to intervene in ambulance dispute
Over 2,000 members took to the picket line nationally over pay and grading.
May 13, 2026 17:20
Calls for greater suicide state supports
Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad this morning, ahead of this Saturday's Darkness Into Light walks.
May 7, 2026 13:20
Some counties at a disadvantage when it comes to ambulance care - Scahill
He first complimented emergency services for how they dealt with a fire on a train between Dublin and Roscommon last week.
Apr 17, 2026 13:35
Two local schools included in new DEIS funding scheme
The €48 million investment will deliver 400 additional posts across the country.
Mar 25, 2026 11:07
Local Senator calls for voluntary relocation scheme for post-primary teachers
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill raised the issue in the Seanad this afternoon with Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton.
Mar 24, 2026 17:32Shannonside Newsletter
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