Person: Matt Shanahan

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<p>Parents and students marched in Ardmore, Waterford, for a second weekend in protest over the Government's 'nearest school' criteria. Picture: Christy Parker</p>

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Parents demand direct school service to avoid children crossing busy road

Parents sending their children to Dungarvan are charged €40 weekly per child to avail of a privately run service, compared to just €75 annually to travel to Youghal

<p>Independent TD Denis Naughten said 'votes will come up again in the Dáil and we will have to consider our position at that time'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Independent TDs threaten to pull support over Government failure to deliver on demands

<p>Verona Murphy had sought a reduction in densities required by the 2009 guidelines to allow for viable development.</p>

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Verona Murphy to vote against Government on eviction ban motion

Landlord-Tenant Law and eviction notice on a desk.

politics

Slim margin in eviction ban vote as Independents to turn against Government

politics

Government may lose support of Independents in vote on eviction ban motion

politics

ICTU: 'Fallacy' to suggest minimum wage rise will lead to more business closures

Government wants to roll out supports immediately after next month's budget

Measures to ease the cost-of-living crisis are likely to be put into effect immediately after Budget 2023

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

Arthur Griffith's legacy 'airbrushed' out of existence

Independent TD Matt Shanahan felt compelled to organise an impromptu commemoration event at Leinster House

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Today's ceremony will mark centenary of death of 'father of the nation' Arthur Griffith

Members of Arthur Griffith's family will attend the centenary ceremony at Leinster House organised by Waterford TD Matt Shanahan

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Coalition confident it can defeat 'cynical' Sinn Féin motion

Taoiseach brushes off the threat, saying the electorate does not want an election amid the cost-of-living crisis and war in Europe

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022

Transfers from University Hospital Waterford to Cork failing to arrive within treatment window

People who have a heart attack outside office hours in Waterford have an almost “zero” chance of accessing lifesaving treatment within an acceptable timeframe

Fri, 13 May, 2022

Cardiac services review will be on Health Minister's desk 'in less than three weeks'

The review was commissioned in the wake of a campaign for University Hospital Waterford to be granted a 24/7 caridology service

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

Independents who agreed to join government formation 'have not heard anything'

Independent TDs who agreed to join in government formation have not been approached by the three potential coalition parties in weeks.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Independent TDs may hold the key to government formation

Two groups of independent TDs will decide next week whether to support a Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party government.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

FF and FG to hold joint meetings with other party leaders

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will hold joint meetings with the leaders of other parties and the Regional Independent Group next week, it has been confirmed.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Fantasy cabinet predictions for the next Government

Political Editor Daniel McConnell predicts how the next government cabinet will look

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Gerard Howlin: Change will come at a price for parties in any new government

The virus makes a non-Sinn Féin government more plausible to put together, but more difficult to deliver change with, in office, writes Gerard Howlin

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Independents meet with Varadkar and Martin; Urge leaders to 'get on with it'

The nine-member group of independents have met with both Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin today and urged both leaders to “get on with it” in terms of forming a government.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2020

McDonald and Martin clash on first day of Dáil

A bitter personal row between Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin marred the first day’s sitting of the 33rd Dáil, which failed to elect a Taoiseach.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Nine independent TDs form new technical group for Government formation talks

A new technical grouping of nine TDs has been formed in Dail Eireann which could play a crucial role in the coming negotiations regarding the formation of a new Government.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

FG to have no Waterford TD for first time in history

For the first time in Fine Gael history, Waterford failed to elect a TD in a general election after a surge of left-leaning transfers handed the fourth and final seat to Green Party newcomer Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

Election 2020: Former MEP Marian Harkin and Waterford cardiac campaigner to run as Independents

Ms Harkin announced this morning that she will contest next month's General Election in the Sligo/Leitrim constituency as an Independent.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2020

Widespread concerns Waterford University Hospital is being left behind

Concerns that Waterford University Hospital is being left behind within the wider group are widespread, hears Catherine Shanahan.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2019

#Elections2019: Strong performances from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Greens as Sinn Féin retreats in Munster

A round-up of the counts in Munster.

Mon, 27 May, 2019

HSE is failing both the living and the dead in South East, say health group

The HSE is failing both the living and the dead in the South East says the PRO for Health Equality, Matt Shanahan.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2019

Breathalysers ‘should be for sale in pharmacies’ - FF

Waterford City and County Council is calling on the Government to supply pharmacies with breathalyser kits to prevent drivers from failing morning-time roadside tests.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2019

Officials assure consultants on future of Waterford hospital

Health Minister James Reilly, the secretary general of the Department of Health, and the head of the HSE have assured consultants at Waterford Regional Hospital it will retain key services such as cancer care, cardiology, and trauma care.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2012

RTÉ viewers are taken for a ‘ride’

IF you were unfortunate enough to be watching a recent Late Late Show you would have witnessed another example of how the presentation of our national opinion is being misdirected by talentless personalities in certain media circles who have little to contribute to the question of where are we going as a society or as a nation.

Tue, 10 May, 2011