News - Senator Gareth Scahill
Local Senator calls for card payments to be introduced on bus services
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill raised the issue in the Seanad yesterday.
Mar 5, 2026 07:25
Upgrades needed to local road signs
Many are said to be in need of upkeep while others are pointing in the opposite direction to the actual location.
Mar 4, 2026 13:19
Posts remain vacant at e-mental health hub in Castlerea
A review found 227 children were at risk of harm in the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
Feb 18, 2026 17:16
Concern over speed outside local schools
The NTA is being urged to include both Trien and Lisacul in the Safe Routes to School Programme.
Feb 18, 2026 12:54
Water outages continue to blight Cloonfad
Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill says he was recently sent a correspondence from a hospitality business titled "Enough is Enough".
Feb 5, 2026 13:19
Seanad hears calls for Farming Rathcroghan Project to remain open
Despite repeated efforts, the project says state agencies responsible for heritage have provided little financial backing.
Feb 4, 2026 17:35
FAI called on to revisit pricing for new jerseys
The new kit was launched last month by kit manufacturer Castore.
Feb 3, 2026 13:04
Local Senator says use of AI is an opportunity Ireland can't afford to miss
Roscommon-Galway Senator Gareth Scahill says that AI regulation and innovation can and must coexist.
Jan 30, 2026 12:58
Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis Committee to Meet TDs at Leinster House
The meeting, will focus on the current status of the long-term solution for Lough Funshinagh, which has been plagued by persistent flooding for more than a decade.
Jan 28, 2026 08:09
Local projects to benefit from town and village renewal funding
It's part of over 24 million euro in Town and Village Renewal funding for 77 projects nationwide.
Dec 22, 2025 13:05
Roscommon Senator highlights closure of Elphin Credit Union in Seanad
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill highlighted the closure of Elphin Credit Union in the Seanad this week.
Dec 10, 2025 13:23
Concerns Raised as Roscommon Senator Flags Lack of Gardaí in Local Divisions
194 new Gardaí graduated from Templemore earlier this month.
Nov 24, 2025 13:10
Roscommon Senator says number of illegally imported vapes being sold
He says this is unfair on legitimate retailers - and could be harmful to people's health.
Nov 21, 2025 11:44
Senator Calls for Stronger Grid Resilience in West’s Forestry Corridors
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad this week on a discussion regarding a bill which would see further funding for the ESB.
Nov 14, 2025 13:06Shannonside Newsletter
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