News - Government
Longford senators call for government aid for forest owners amid 'crisis'
Around 700 million euro worth of forestry was knocked down during Storm Eowyn, according to the Irish Forest Owners.
Feb 14, 2025 13:50
Local TD takes aim at Government and ESB over storm fallout
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane was responding to recent comments made by ESB CEO Paddy Hayes.
Feb 11, 2025 16:32
Longford-Westmeath TD 'glad' to serve in Government again
Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy - who stepped down in 2022 after failing to declare property interests - has been appointed as a Minister of State in the Department of Finance.
Jan 30, 2025 14:53
Local TD offered Leas-Cathaoirleach role following Ministerial disappointment
Frank Feighan expressed his disappointment at not being named as one of the 19 Junior Ministers named by the new Government yesterday.
Jan 30, 2025 08:57
Sligo-Leitrim TD tipped to miss out on Junior Minister role
Athlone TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin are already assured of ministers of state roles.
Jan 29, 2025 09:39
Sligo Leitrim TD tipped for Junior Ministry when Government forms
Frank Feighan was a Minister of State at the Department of Health from 2020 to 2022.
Jan 23, 2025 08:19
Potential return of Town Council's being welcomed locally
Former Longford Councillor Gerry Warnock previously branded the 2014 abolition of the councils as 'political vandalism'.
Jan 22, 2025 07:47
CEO of North Midlands Credit Union welcomes commitments in programme for Government
The incoming Government has committed to retaining a dedicated Minister for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance.
Jan 21, 2025 16:27
Athlone Chamber calls on government to ensure future town development
The chamber identified a number of key priorities in Athlone that they say the Government must address.
Jan 19, 2025 14:43
Government to appoint 23 new Junior Ministers in the coming weeks
The decision on who will fill out the Minister of State positions won't be released for another two weeks
Jan 16, 2025 18:26Shannonside Newsletter
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