The Junior Enterprise Minister is visiting Longford town this afternoon to meet the businesses affected by a massive fire. 13 businesses have closed due to the blaze in Grafton Court in the early hours of Sunday morning, which caused several million euro worth of damages.
Dara Calleary will also meet management of Longford County Council and local councillors. Local Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty says over 60 people are out of work because of the fire - and they deserve state assistance: