News - Minister Peter Burke
Healthcare assistants urge local Minister to 'have a heart' over family members
They protested outside his Department this morning as they're not allowed to bring family members here as they don't make enough money per government rules.
Feb 13, 2025 18:12
Local Minister says Government doing all it can to restore power across region
Longford-Westmeath Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke paid tribute to ESB crews and local authority staff for their efforts following Storm Éowyn.
Jan 27, 2025 13:13
Local business owners criticise decision to retain hospitality VAT rate
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke, meanwhile, is rejecting claims he's failed the sector.
Oct 2, 2024 15:13
Government disavows modular housing for refugees in local village
Up to 18 modular homes were delivered to Coole Village at 4am with HGVs blocking a local road in the area for several hours.
May 17, 2024 13:32
Athlone student chosen as NYCI Local Champion
Local Champions promote young people's participation in society at both a local and national level.
Aug 4, 2023 11:13
Budget surplus shouldn't fund tax breaks says local Minister
Finance Minister McGrath says ideas might have been floated, but the final tax package will come down to him and Minister Paschal Donohoe:
May 24, 2023 13:58
Local TD hopeful new planning guidelines will aid sustainable rural housing
Minister Peter Burke says he's fully committed to sustainable rural housing and hopes new guidelines due next year will help matters greatly
Dec 15, 2021 17:37
Social housing development officially opened in Ballinamore
The Minister met with residents, local officials and members of Leitrim County Council.
Nov 25, 2021 17:29
Minister of State says there's a tough decision ahead as Taoiseach refuses to give timeline for decision
The Taoiseach has refused to give a timeline for when a decision will be made on moving the country to level five restrictions. The cabinet
Oct 16, 2020 17:51Shannonside Newsletter
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