Local Media Reports for the week ending 30 January by Tim Ryan
Carlow / Kilkenny
Jake’s Legacy leads to introduction of new speed limits legislation
Concern about proposed takeover of Slaney Meats by ABP
Cork
Need to upgrade North Ring Road
Lack of spaces for students with autism in Cork
75 families per month made homeless in 2015
Collins defends Tánaiste against criticisms
Bradford calls for review of local authority reforms
Donegal
County Donegal has seen no economic recovery - Pringle
Pringle highlights potential for catch-and-release bluefin tuna
Dublin Mid-West
Keating raises concerns over St Mary’s NS in Lucan
Fitzgerald commissions independent review of access to telephone records of journalists
Galway
Adequate office and manufacturing facilities sought for Galway
Galway flooding issues raised in Seanad
Kerry
Ferris seeks compensation for inshore fishermen
Spring supports Begg appointment
Laois / Offaly
Fleming seeks appointment of OPW as statutory authority for Shannon flood relief
Concern at inadequate ambulance service for Portlaoise
Corcoran Kennedy concerned at regional road network in Offaly
School bus services under threat on Tipp/Offaly border
Limerick
Government considering responses to UL study on zero-hour contracts
Taoiseach outlines range of measures to alleviate social housing shortage
Mayo
Serious capacity issues at A & E Dept of Mayo General Hospital
Waterford
Halligan criticises Tánaiste over Begg’s appointment
Westmeath
Support sought for UN Veterans’ initiative in Mullingar Barracks
Penrose clashes with Ag Minister over role of local hunt clubs
25 April 18
Minister of State for Defence to brief Committee on Ireland’s security cooperation with EU partners
25 April 18
PAC to focus on Department of Justice ICT projects
25 April 18
Commissioner Phil Hogan to address joint meeting of Agriculture & Rural & Community Development Committees