News - Peter Burke
Longford people have up to 25pc less money than national average, Dáil told
Deputy Sorca Clarke says the cost-of-living crisis is hitting her constituency hard.
Apr 29, 2026 08:24
Enterprise Minister meets fuel industry reps as prices rise at the pumps
The meeting was held after claims of price gouging due to the conflict in Iran.
Mar 7, 2026 08:22
Shannonside people spending 100 working days a year travelling to work, Dáil told
The Labour Party is calling for workers to have the legal right to work remotely - not just the right to request it, as they do at the moment.
Feb 18, 2026 12:46
Minister Peter Burke meets tourism leaders to discuss 2026 priorities
Peter Burke is meeting industry leaders
Jan 19, 2026 08:22
Peter Burke wants to be Public Expenditure Minister next year
The Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD told The Sunday Times: "I'd love the opportunity to serve in one of the money ministries. I wouldn't hide that absolutely one bit."
Jan 11, 2026 09:45
Local TD Peter Burke tipped as new finance minister, as Donohoe quits
Donohoe is quitting government, and as a TD.
Nov 18, 2025 10:27
Local TD welcomes possibility of hosting Irish Open at Trump's golf club
It's reported the County Clare course will host the tournament next year.
Sep 10, 2025 13:04
Enterprise Minister rules out one-off fund for businesses over US tariffs
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the threat of 30 per cent taxes on European imports into the US ‘undoubtedly’ poses a further threat to Irish jobs.
Jul 15, 2025 09:17
Opposition grows within government to proposed Dublin tourist tax
The Business Post reports Enterprise Minister Peter Burke is against the plans to bring in the new tourist tax in Dublin.
Apr 21, 2025 08:01
Five local TDs listed as landlords for year of 2024
Nationally, 32 TDs were listed as landlords in the year 2024.
Mar 3, 2025 13:17
All four local Ministers heading abroad for St Patrick's Day
There will be a particular emphasis on America this year with both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste going Stateside.
Feb 12, 2025 18:00
LISTEN: Taoiseach unveils cabinet - as Peter Burke confirmed as minister
Micheal Martin was elected as Taoiseach earlier - and has just unveiled his cabinet in the Dáil.
Jan 23, 2025 17:42
Peter Burke to be appointed Enterprise and Tourism Minister
He was the outgoing Enterprise Minister.
Jan 23, 2025 17:08
Enterprise Minister says new laws may be needed to tackle ticket touting
Many fans were left gutted some standing tickets for the Croke Park gigs, which went on general sale for 86.50 plus booking fees, shot up to over 400 euro.
Sep 2, 2024 07:30Shannonside Newsletter
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