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Crime and Courts

‘Ireland must mimic approach to drugs in Portugal,’ says Limerick TD

LABOUR TD Conor Sheehan says Ireland needs to follow in the footsteps of Portugal in decriminalising people who carry small amounts of drugs for personal use. He says Limerick is facing a “huge drugs crisis”, and “you cannot police your way out of ...

15 Aug 2025 at 10:33

Ireland

More than 5,000 homeless children are ‘institutionalised’ by the state

The 5,000 homeless children in Ireland are being “institutionalised” by the state, as new figures show the landmark high of homelessness in the country. In its monthly update, the Department of Housing said that a total of 16,058 people are now ...

29 Aug 2025 at 17:01

Pictures & Videos

WATCH: Taoiseach urged to review sentencing after tragic death of Laois student Joe Drennan

The sentencing of Kieran Fogarty, who was jailed for six and a half years for the hit-and-run which killed young Laois man Joe Drennan, has been raised with the Taoiseach in the Dáil by Limerick City TD Conor Sheehan. Joe Drennan, aged just ...

06 Feb 2025 at 19:33

Politics

Housing set to 'dominate' Labour Party's 74th National Conference in Limerick

THE Labour Party will hold its 74th National Conference tomorrow, in Limerick. This is the first time members will gather following the election of 11 TDs and two Senators, as well as a Dublin MEP elected in June 2024. Ending the housing ...

14 Nov 2025 at 16:33

Ireland

Almost 16,000 people homeless in Ireland as another record high reached

Homelessness has reached another record high in Ireland as the number of people using emergency accommodation rose to 15,915. This is up from 15,747 people recorded in the last official Department of Housing tally in May, 4,844 of whom ...

25 Jul 2025 at 16:48

Crime and Courts

'Intervene directly, minister, before someone is killed' - Escalating Limerick feud prompts urgent call

TWO Limerick TD's have issued an urgent appeal for increased garda presence in the city in a bid to tackle rising crime, drug dealing and antisocial behaviour, saying that "it is a miracle nobody has been killed." During a Dáil ...

25 Jun 2025 at 19:33

Property

Limerick Council pauses housing grants in ‘bitter blow’ to elderly people

A LIMERICK TD has queried as to whether there is any joined up thinking between any of the government departments following confirmation from Limerick City and County Council that it has paused accepting new applications under ...

30 Jul 2025 at 12:33

Community

Hear the voices of Limerick's young people

THREE young people from Limerick have been chosen as local champions by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI). NYCI, which represents organisations working with young people nationwide, launched its Local Champions ...

08 Apr 2025 at 07:33

Deaths

Limerick TD wants to 'start national conversation' on assisted dying bill

LIMERICK City TD Conor Sheehan wants to see legislation on dying with dignity progressed. It comes after politicians in the British parliament passed a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England ...

07 Aug 2025 at 21:33

Crime and Courts

Dozens of prisoners sleeping on the floor in Limerick Prison amid overcrowding crisis

DOZENS of prisoners are regularly sleeping on mattresses on the floor at Limerick Prison, due to the continuing overcrowding, it has been confirmed. Overdoses and drug seizures have also become commonplace, new figures ...

20 Oct 2025 at 07:33

Community

Update on planned revamp for centre at heart of Limerick community

PLANS for a revamp to the community centre to serve King’s Island have taken a big step forward. Stage two approval has been given to the facility by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The €4.8m ...

18 Nov 2025 at 17:33

Elections

From toilet cubicle to Dáil chamber - Limerick TD's election drama

LABOUR TD Conor Sheehan has packed a lot into his first seven months in the Dail - and he’s determined to do more. From becoming his party’s spokesperson on the seemingly never-ending issue of housing and ...

08 Aug 2025 at 20:33

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