News - robert troy
Local junior minister rules out energy credits to tackle soaring cost of living
The Labour Party wants 400 euro energy credits for households with incomes of less than 80,000 euro a year.
May 10, 2026 13:41
Motor insurance price has dropped by a third in a decade - local minister
Junior Minister Robert Troy says, while insurance prices are rising, they're still cheaper than in 2016.
Feb 26, 2026 14:01
Local minister revealed to be highest-earning TD in the region
Around €23.5 million in public money is paid to sitting Dáil politicians every year.
Jan 18, 2026 10:35
Jim Gavin's Presidential withdrawal 'highly embarrassing'- Troy
A collective decision will be made as to whether to support either Heather Humphreys or Catherine Connolly.
Oct 6, 2025 11:39
Local Authority urged to tackle housing issue
Sep 22, 2025 12:54
Dympna Cunniffe to represent Fianna Fáil in Longford-Westmeath
Commenting on her addition, Dympna Cunniffe said she was honoured and that she understood the challenges facing the constituents.
Nov 5, 2024 13:39
Troy hopeful 'genuine error' on property disclosure won't affect election
The Standards in Public Office Commission is investigating the issue and a hearing was held last month.
Jul 23, 2024 17:41
Robert Troy confirmed as Fianna Fáil general election candidate
Athlone councillor Aengus O'Rourke was also nominated to contest the convention, but he withdrew after Fianna Fáil headquarters opted to select only one candidate in Westmeath.
Jul 22, 2024 21:01
Troy to be confirmed as Fianna Fáil's Westmeath general election candidate tonight
He is the only person in the running after Athlone councillor Aengus O'Rourke pulled out.
Jul 22, 2024 08:19
Flaherty and Troy to make up two-man Fianna Fáil general election ticket in Longford-Westmeath
Athlone councillor Aengus O'Rourke pulled out of the race, after being nominated along with Flaherty and Troy.
Jul 15, 2024 08:20
Athlone's Aengus O'Rourke pulls out of general election race
O'Rourke says he has now withdrawn because Fianna Fáil has decided to run only two candidates.
Jul 13, 2024 11:31
Deadline day for local Fianna Fáil general election candidates
Current TDs Joe Flaherty and Robert Troy have confirmed they are seeking to retain their Dáil seats.
Jul 8, 2024 17:32
Fianna Fáil fires starting gun for general election in Longford-Westmeath
The deadline for securing a nomination is next Monday and two selection conventions, one for Longford and one for Westmeath, will be held later this month.
Jul 4, 2024 09:24
Longford-Westmeath TD appearing before SIPO hearing
The Longford-Westmeath TD resigned as Minister of State for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in August 2022,
Jun 10, 2024 11:03Shannonside Newsletter
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