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Over one million euro in top ups allocated to Local Improvement Schemes
The allocation follows initial grants to the local authorities in April, with the second tranche doubling the previous figure,
Jul 28, 2023 15:01
Free school books could be extended to secondary schools
The Education Minister is preparing to seek funding for the move.
Jul 23, 2023 11:35
Government departments evacuated following bomb threats
Gardaí have declared bomb threats in Dublin as a hoax.
Jul 21, 2023 16:07
NBP must allow amendments to broadband roll out says local business
The company is facing a three year wait for connection to the National Broadband Plan.
Jul 7, 2023 14:14
Four times more local students accessing hot meals programme since 2020
The Hot School Meals programme provides regular, nutritious food to children to support them during their school day.
Jul 5, 2023 13:49
Cabinet to discuss broadening scope of RTE investigation this morning
The Minister will seek approval to appoint a qualified person to comb through accounts at RTÉ.
Jul 4, 2023 09:22
Local Senator wants government to pay families for private autism assessment
Senator Micheal Carrigy is Cathaoirleach of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism
Jun 14, 2023 16:53
Local TD urges Government to outline concerns over Nature Restoration Law
Deputy Naughten was speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show today.
Jun 2, 2023 13:41
Free counselling services to be rolled out in Longford and Leitrim schools
The pilot scheme will be operational in seven counties.
May 31, 2023 12:58
Over €16 million allocated to Sligo Hospital in capital plan
Nationally over there's a €1 billion Investment in Health and Social Care Infrastructure.
May 29, 2023 13:19
Government under pressure to hike social welfare in next Budget
Social Justice Ireland is making the call.
May 29, 2023 07:41
People impacted by Leitrim planning guidelines urged to consider derelict homes
The Minister was on a visit to the county today.
May 19, 2023 17:53
Government to fine NCT provider over test backlog
The long running backlog has been causing huge anxiety for motorists who are worried their insurance won't be valid if their NCT is out of date
May 15, 2023 10:20
Longford Councillor wants sign language support at council meetings
Irish Sign Language is the language of the Deaf community.
May 12, 2023 14:15Shannonside Newsletter
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