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Local TD keen on future ministerial role
It was previously mooted that the Fianna Fáil representative would be considered for two vacancies which recently arose.
May 29, 2026 13:17
Local minister encouraging people to book summer holidays to Ireland
May 12, 2026 13:17
Local former minister says Ireland should boost trade links with Azerbaijan
Terry Leyden held the trade and marketing portfolio as a junior minister from 1989 to 1992.
May 9, 2026 10:46
Local minister says government working on overcrowding levels at Sligo hospital
A ten-year-review for the month of April shows overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital has come at its highest this year, with 903 patients waiting on trolleys in April 2026.
May 1, 2026 14:02
Fuel supports for farmers and hauliers to be signed off today
Between now and July, these sectoral supports will be given to farmers, fishermen, hauliers and coach operators with the payments backdated to March.
Apr 28, 2026 08:16
New €505 million fuel support package for farmers to be unveiled next week
It will be part of the 505 million euro package set out by the Government following the nationwide fuel protests.
Apr 25, 2026 08:23
Minister Dara Calleary launches 2026 Tidy Towns competition in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 23, 2026 13:29
PODCAST: Minister visits location of Longford's planned family resource centre
Norma Foley visited the planned location of the facility today.
Jan 22, 2026 13:29
Minister says work underway to reduce completion lengths of local infrastructure projects
Minister Jack Chambers was speaking in Longford last week and promised work is underway to speed up projects like the long-awaited bypass of Carrick-on-Shannon.
Aug 11, 2025 15:06
Minister plays down prospect of building indoor swimming pool in Castlerea
A committee was set up to discuss carrying out a feasibility study for an indoor pool.
Jun 23, 2025 17:15
Minister for Rural and Community Development to visit Leitrim today
The Rural Regeneration Minister will travel to Mohill, Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim Village and Drumshanbo for various official openings and events.
Apr 24, 2025 07:53
Rural and community development minister to unveil new projects in Co. Leitrim
The Rural and Community Development minister will be visiting projects and performing official openings that have received funding from the department.
Apr 11, 2025 13:48
Sligo Leitrim TD tipped for Junior Ministry when Government forms
Frank Feighan was a Minister of State at the Department of Health from 2020 to 2022.
Jan 23, 2025 08:19
Sligo-Leitrim TD tipped for Ministry appointment
Her Regional Independent Group is expected to form a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael after Christmas.
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