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Local councillor says easing planning rules for rural homes could attract Irish emigrants back home

The Sunday Independent is reporting proposals to liberalise housing policies across the country are set to go before Cabinet next month.

May 24, 2026 11:43

Local senator rejects concerns about impact of social media ban on rural children

The government is considering banning under-16s from accessing social media.

Apr 29, 2026 13:33

Minister hails Local Improvement Scheme as key rural partnership

Minister for Public Expenditure and Infrastructure, Jack Chambers, was speaking at Áras an Chontae in Longford Town yesterday.

Aug 9, 2025 11:16

Phone companies deserve harsh penalties for long delays in storm repairs -Fitzmaurice

Michael Fitzmaurice says homes throughout the west are still waiting for phone services to return.

Apr 3, 2025 13:39

Leitrim TD calls for rural drivers to get more incentives to buy electric vehicles

Only 3.4 per cent of new cars registered in Roscommon in the past four and a half years have been electric - the lowest rate in the country.

Aug 13, 2024 13:26

Local MEP says it's time rural decline was addressed

Chris McManus was speaking ahead of a public meeting in Longford this afternoon to address these issues.

Mar 7, 2024 13:35

Leitrim councillor says rural population will see real benefit from LIS

The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) provides funding to help local authorities carry out improvement works on private and non-publicly maintained roads

Jul 28, 2023 17:08

Strong local interest for new rural political party according to local TD

Deputy Harkin believes the rural voice is losing out in Leinster House

Apr 25, 2023 17:58

Roscommon activist calling on Government to ensure future for rural youth

A protest march will take place next week from Athy to Leinster House.

Apr 21, 2023 09:22

Bush burning regulations need re-evaluation according to local Councillor

The Athlone Councillor says rules are leaving people with no alternatives to dispose of cuttings.

Apr 17, 2023 08:47

New recreation strategy for Leitrim launches this weekend

The plan provides a direction for sustainable development.

Mar 3, 2023 17:22

Gardaí investigating Roscommon sheep kill

Several of the flock were also injured in the incident.

Nov 25, 2022 13:00

Local TD says Croi Conaithe scheme for rural properties is significant

The scheme was only applicable for vacant properties in towns and villages when it was first announced during the summer

Nov 16, 2022 17:38

Lack of rural EV chargers damaging local economies- Leitrim Councillor

Tourists are avoiding areas that badly need their custom because of this according to the Leitrim Councillor.

Sep 7, 2022 13:49

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