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State spends almost €2.63 million on Ozempic in Shannonside region
The highest costs were in Longford and Westmeath at almost 1.4 million euro combined.
Dec 14, 2025 13:27
Government plan to include new fund for buying second-hand homes
It's in a bid to tackle long-term homelessness, however it could result in the state competing with first time buyers for those homes.
Nov 9, 2025 08:22
LISTEN: Councillor welcomes High Court deferral of verdict on Athlone IPAS centre
The State had been planning to locate up to 1,000 asylum seekers at a centre in Lissywollen, Athlone.
Jun 26, 2025 13:40
State may purchase Dublin hotel to help with the migrant accommodation crisis
The €100-million euro deal is believed to be one of a number of planned hotel purchases as part of a new integration strategy, according to reports in today's Business Post.
Dec 15, 2024 09:18
Tusla issues appeal for properties in Castlerea and Longford
Tusla is the Child and Family Agency.
Mar 7, 2023 13:17
Government looking to make changes to State pension in Budget 2022
The budget will be announced in just under four weeks' time.
Sep 14, 2021 09:59
LISTEN: New local Ministers of State ready for challenge of being in Government
The new Ministers of State are being briefed on their new roles as part of the government. Deputy Robert Troy is one of two Longford-
Jul 2, 2020 12:36Shannonside Newsletter
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