News - Tánaiste
Senator says Longford minor injury unit 'unlikely' to be developed in the near future
That's according to local senator Joe Flaherty, who welcomed the news of the potential development.
Jun 27, 2025 12:36
Local TD says potential minor injury unit in Longford is a viable possibility
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy met with Tánaiste Simon Harris alongside Longford party colleagues in government buildings yesterday.
Jun 26, 2025 17:13
LISTEN: Tánaiste to meet wife of Roscommon resident jailed in Iraq as local politicians call for his release
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane and former senator Eugene Murphy have been vocal on the issue, and have been amplifying calls for the government to end the suffering of Robert and his family.
Apr 18, 2025 15:04
Calls grow for US President Trump to address the Oireachtas
The Tánaiste Simon Harris told the Irish Mail on Sunday the US President should visit the State, saying it would be "mutually beneficial."
Mar 17, 2025 07:56
Local MEP calls for Ireland to take firmer stance against Trump presidency
It comes as the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste are set to travel to the White House for St. Patrick's Day.
Feb 21, 2025 13:56
Tánaiste backs overflow pipe to end Lough Funshinagh flooding crisis
May 23, 2024 08:17
Tánaiste fails to provide timeline on flood relief work during visit to Lough Funshinagh
Micheál Martin is meeting local residents and public representatives in Ballagh and Curraghboy in south Roscommon today.
May 22, 2024 13:10
Tánaiste to seek answers into Longford woman's death
Bryonny Sainsbury died in 2021, days after she was injured in an accident with her horse.
May 10, 2024 13:08
Sainsbury family to meet Tánaiste in quest for answers on daughter's death
The meeting with Micheál Martin was organised by Longford Fianna Fail TD Joe Flaherty.
May 9, 2024 13:15
Tánaiste's Lough Funshinagh visit brought forward
It comes as the Attorney General meets OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell in relation to matter later today
Apr 26, 2024 08:26
Tánaiste's delay in visiting Lough Funshinagh defended
Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy says work is continuing behind the scenes to find a solutiion
Apr 23, 2024 13:15
Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh next month
Micheál Martin yesterday confirmed he would meet with residents and local public representatives there on 31st of May.
Apr 23, 2024 07:25
Tánaiste to meet with Attorney General over Lough Funshinagh flooding
Local senator Eugene Murphy says the situation at Lough Funshinagh has reached crisis point and action must be immediately taken.
Apr 12, 2024 13:40
Tánaiste says HSE 'flat out' in efforts to tackle overcrowding
INMO says 710 people were left waiting for beds in hospitals today.
Feb 7, 2024 18:29Shannonside Newsletter
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