News - Carrigy
Decision due on future of Longford Physio Service next week
Responding to local Deputy Micheál Carrigy, Taoiseach Micheál Martin issued the update in the Dáil today
Jun 11, 2025 14:01
Longford Physio Service will be kept in the county says local reps
Local Councillor Peggy Nolan is warning the HSE that the people of Longford will protest on the streets if the physiotherapy or any other service is taken from St Josephs.
Jun 9, 2025 13:33
Fine Gael setting their sights on four seats in North Longford for LE29
Councillor Dalton returned to the fold last night following a close vote among local party members to take Paraic Brady's vacant seat.
Apr 4, 2025 13:08
Carrigy calls for new Autism plan to be protected by law
Legislating it would mean the State would be legally bound to the 83 pledges contained in the strategy.
Aug 28, 2024 17:34
Families face difficulties accessing dentists who can work with special needs children
Children with autism already face significant costs for many treatments not currently provided under the public system according to Senator Carrigy
May 27, 2024 07:37
Local Senator brands Bus Eireann School Transport regulation as 'Ageist'
Speaking to Let's Talk, Senator Carrigy says that the exclusion of experienced and medically fit drivers because of their age is 'ludicrous.'
Mar 6, 2024 08:36
Carrigy defends Media Minister over comments on former RTE Chair
Catherine Martin's televised comments led to the resignation of the former Chair of the Board.
Feb 26, 2024 08:14
RTE face major work in salvaging public trust says local Senator
Local Senator Micheal Carrigy sits on the Oireachtas Media Committee and attended yesterday's hearing.
Feb 15, 2024 18:06
Local Senator reacts as man sentenced over threats to family
A victim impact statement from Senator previously described how the messages left him in fear for the security of his family.
Dec 5, 2023 22:27
Man guilty of harassing local Senator to be sentenced today
A victim impact statement from Senator Carrigy previously described how the messages left him in fear for the security of his family.
Sep 19, 2023 07:12
'No faith' in RTE executive says local Senator and Media Committee member
The local senator believes the revelation of further barter accounts shows the executive had mislead the Oireachtas Media Committee
Jul 5, 2023 13:21
RTE snubbing oversight for years according to local Senator
Director General of RTÉ Dee Forbes has been suspended from her position by the broadcaster's board after revelations about pay to presenter Ryan Tubridy.
Jun 23, 2023 13:06
Local parents disappointed at low levels of special school summer programmes
Senator Micheal Carrigy has highlighted the lack of programmes both locally and nationally.
May 4, 2023 17:45
Call for establishment of a Longford Minor Injury Unit
Minor Injury Units treat patients with injuries such as broken bones, cuts, or sprains without the need for an Emergency Room visit.
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