News - Sligo-Leitrim
Local TD believes now is the time for general election
The Sligo-Leitrim TD says she cannot see how a new leader of Fine Gael will be able to rescue and refocus the Government.
Mar 24, 2024 11:30
Local TD criticises Government for delay over Israeli investment legislation
On Friday, the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023, proposed by Sinn Féin TD John Brady, was delayed under the instruction of the government.
Mar 13, 2024 13:04
How the Shannonside Northern Sound region voted on Family and Care
An average of 74% of voters across Roscommon-Galway, Sligo-Leitrim, Longford-Westmeath, and Cavan-Monaghan voted 'No' to the amendment on Family.
Mar 10, 2024 09:19
Shannonside region rejects amendment on Family
An average of 73.5% of voters across Roscommon-Galway, Sligo-Leitrim, and Longford-Westmeath voted 'No'.
Mar 9, 2024 18:53
Fianna Fáil has strayed from its roots says local TD and former party member
He resigned from the party proper in 2022 following the handling of a complaint made against him by a local Fianna Fail Councillor.
Oct 18, 2023 14:47
Local TD to withdraw from politics after next General Election
Deputy MacSharry resigned as a member of Fianna Fáil in November 2022 over the handling of a complaint made against him by a party councillor.
Oct 18, 2023 09:46
Ripples from electoral changes being felt by local politicians
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show today, Longford Councillor Gerry Warnock revealed he is considering running in the next General Election.
Sep 1, 2023 14:03
Local TDs react to proposed changes to constituencies
TDs Martin Kenny, Peter Burke, and Senator Eugene Murphy have all given their views.
Aug 30, 2023 13:54
New operating model for Donegal/Leitrim/Sligo Garda division revealed
Donegal will split from Sligo-Leitrim under a new divisional structure.
Aug 16, 2023 13:13
Local TD wants review of Bus Eireann Expressway services
The Expressway services are becoming more popular for people from the local region who want to get to Dublin airport
Jul 19, 2023 15:33
Over 5,500 intoxication checkpoints carried out by local gardaí last year
Figures for the first 6 months of 2023 show 7,458 breathalysers and 132 oral fluid tests completed across the two Garda divisions so far.
Jul 3, 2023 13:35
Local TD argues more research needed into Facial Recognition technology
Government Ministers believe facial recognition technology would assist Gardaí in tackling serious crimes.
Apr 17, 2023 16:46
Local TD to reserve decision on government no confidence vote until next week
Deputy MacSharry says while he doesn't believe breaking up the government at this point would be helpful he'll reserve his decision on the no confidence motion until next week.
Mar 23, 2023 17:17
Leitrim GRA representative believes more measures needed to protect Gardaí
Sligo-Leitrim GRA representative, Ray Wims, says that Gardaí need support to deal with the various circumstances they encounter.
Jan 25, 2023 17:43Shannonside Newsletter
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