A Longford green party representative has been appointed to the party's National Executive Committee.
Catherine Joseph has worked as a Green party rep in the midlands town for the last three years with a particular focus on working with marginalised communities.
The local representative has confirmed she will also stand in next year's local elections for a seat on Longford County Council.
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The Green Party rep says she plans to work on a more environmentally conscious and inclusive future for rural Ireland.
Speaking to Let's Talk today, she says that the concerns of farmers must also be taken into account:
