Local TD urges public to check news sources

A local TD has encouraged people to make sure that they are getting their news from reputable sources.

Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty was speaking to Let's Talk earlier this week following the fire which occurred at a former convent in Lanesboro which was due to house Ukrainian refugees. The owner of the property withdrew from the agreement following the fire. Following misinformation being posted on social media platforms, Deputy Flaherty said people need to ask themselves if some news online is accurate:

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