News - Senator Gareth Scahill
Senator claims insurance costs rise in Roscommon due to spike in crime
A recent analysis by Chill Insurance found the average cost of car insurance is €731 in the county.
Jun 12, 2025 12:45
Local Senator says landowners affected by fires should receive state compensation
Gareth Scahill told the Seanad the blazes in Gortaganny caused extensive damage over the weekend.
May 21, 2025 07:22
Local senator raises concerns about staffing embargos in youth mental health services
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad yesterday, on a day that marked mental health awareness.
May 16, 2025 13:01
Local Senator calls for review of fire services area boundaries
There have been large bog fires locally in the past month with the most recent occurring just outside Drumlish this week.
May 14, 2025 07:45
LISTEN: Hundreds come out to support Castlerea Darkness Into Light walk
The annual Darkness into Light walks took place across the country, starting from 4am.
May 10, 2025 11:21
600 vulnerable people in the region still waiting to have homes retro-fitted
The Warmer Homes Scheme allows people in energy poverty to get their homes fully retro-fitted.
May 8, 2025 13:20
Local Senator highlights case of a Cloonfad hospitality business in the Seanad
Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill raised the issue with Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell in the Seanad this week.
Apr 30, 2025 11:43
Ruth Connolly-Conboy to officially replace senator on Roscommon County Council today
The Castlepunkett woman won a Fine Gael selection convention held in Castlerea earlier this month.
Apr 28, 2025 07:28
Over 100 Air Ambulance services missions undertaken locally last year
Figures released by Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris show 118 missions were undertaken in the region last year.
Apr 25, 2025 13:16
Therapy services coming to special schools in Roscommon and Galway
Senator Gareth Scahill says therapy services will begin in special schools later in the next academic year.
Apr 19, 2025 13:21
Fine Gael Senator confident party will win a seat at next General Election
It’s now 14 years since they won a Dáil seat in the county, when Denis Naughten and Frank Feighan were elected in Roscommon-South Leitrim in 2011.
Apr 15, 2025 13:44
Fine Gael convention tonight to decide who takes Scahill's council seat
The four candidates are former councillor Michael McGreal, from Ballinlough, Castleplunkett's Ruth Connolly-Conboy, Ballintubber's Maria McCahill and Roscommon town's Robbie McConn.
Apr 14, 2025 08:22
Local business owners not pursuing shoplifters due to low chance of conviction
That's according to Castlerea senator Gareth Scahill, who raised the issue in the Seanad.
Apr 10, 2025 13:46
Minister for Education visits Co. Roscommon school today
Helen McEntee visited the Roscommon Community College and met with staff and students.
Mar 27, 2025 17:33Shannonside Newsletter
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