News - Peter Burke
Local Junior Minister hopes new legislation will end frivolous objections in planning
Longford Westmeath TD and Minister of State Peter Burke is seeking approval for a major overhaul of planning laws
Feb 2, 2022 17:48
Shockwaves continue to be felt across the region after murder of Ashling Murphy
A series of local vigils will be held across the region over the weekend
Jan 14, 2022 13:55
Local Minister calls on NTA to introduce flexi commuter tickets
According to Minister Burke, the old 5 day ticket model no longer works.
Jan 11, 2022 07:58
Shannonside TDs spent over 150,000 euro on election campaigns
Fianna Fail's Joe Flaherty spent a total of €21, 574 - with almost €4,000 on newspaper advertising
Nov 25, 2021 08:22
Plans for an extra Bank Holiday are at an advanced stage
Longford-Westmeath Junior Minister Peter Burke is hopeful an extra bank holiday can be achieved.
Sep 27, 2021 12:32
Local Government Minister confident state will solve housing crisis
The housing crisis is a major issue for the government
Jun 4, 2021 12:57
Minister Peter Burke critical of Eamon Ryans proposals for total ban on smoky fuels
A Longford Westmeath Minister says he will oppose any attempt to bring in increased regulation on burning peat or wet wood. Green Minister Eamon Ryan
Feb 18, 2021 16:21
Over €100k awarded to LWL for women in government project
Longford Women's Link is being given funding of €104,000 to support their activities in encouraging the participation of women in local government. Longford
Nov 10, 2020 14:03
Toys left at TD offices in protest over Mother & Baby Home files
Teddy bears and other children's soft toys have been left at the Longford office of Fianna Fail TD Joe Flaherty over the weekend, as
Oct 27, 2020 13:40Shannonside Newsletter
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