News - Deputy Micheál Carrigy

Frustration locally as Longford misses out on Family Life Centre

As part of the expansion of the Túsla National Programme for 2025, Dublin, Monaghan, Louth, Kildare and Galway are to benefit.

Aug 29, 2025 13:33

Needs Assessment Report launched in Longford Town

The presentation stressed the impact these centres can have on local families, who have described the support as a 'lighthouse on stormy waters.'

Jul 23, 2025 17:24

Oireachtas committee hears a Longford post office will close unless funding is increased

The Irish Postmasters Union is calling for a 50% increase in state funding, from €10m a year to €15m.

Jun 26, 2025 08:27

No private housing built in Longford in 17 years, according to local TD

Micheál Carrigy was speaking during the Oireachtas housing committee, which discussed the First Home Scheme.

May 30, 2025 13:15

Calls for local physiotherapy service to remain in place at St Joseph's

The service is currently operating from a temporary location on site.

May 22, 2025 13:51

Local TD calls for First Home Scheme to include second-hand homes

Fine Gael's Micheál Carrigy, Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, says first-time buyers should have equal access to the scheme.

May 18, 2025 13:16

Tánaiste says local TD will bring common sense to Oireachtas Housing Committee

Deputy Carrigy was appointed as the chair of the Oireacthas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Apr 25, 2025 13:13

Local politicians react to HSE Capital Plan for 2025

Several Shannonside projects feature including the construction of a rehabilitation unit and a replacement adult mental health unit at Roscommon University Hospital.

Apr 9, 2025 15:52

Ineligible claims from Northern Ireland causing delays to Storm Éowyn supports

The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme was set up in January following the devastating weather event.

Mar 25, 2025 12:50

Local TD says meeting with Minister for Agriculture has taken place regarding Storm

Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy was speaking after €42,110 in Tillage and Horticulture payments were announced for 28 Longford farmers.

Feb 13, 2025 13:53

Carrigy teases possible Seanad run for a Longford Fine Gael councillor

Deputy Carrigy won the final seat in the Longford Westmeath Constituency over the weekend, leaving his Seanad post vacant.

Dec 4, 2024 17:25

Local politicians express dismay following blaze at Longford premises

Fire services attended the scene and residents from neighbouring apartment blocks were evacuated safely.

Jul 28, 2024 15:18

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