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Longford gets extra €500,000 in housing adaptation grants this year
The funding, announced by Housing Minister James Browne this morning, will support older or disabled homeowners to upgrade or repair their homes, according to their needs.
Mar 9, 2026 13:23
Housing Minister encouraging older people to split their homes into flats
He added he'd be in favour of that being facilitated.
Nov 16, 2025 08:22
Nine years on: Government still won't commit to new building for local school
Pupil numbers at the school have almost doubled in the past decade, to around 500.
Jul 10, 2025 13:21
Tánaiste says housing targets for last year have not misled public
The former Housing Minister last year outlined Ireland was on track to see close to 40,000 new homes built.
Mar 9, 2025 07:24
Government slammed for planned tax cuts for landlords
However, some in Government oppose treating rental income differently to other revenue streams.
Sep 26, 2023 18:11
Senior Minister to officially open Longford Public Realm works today
The developments were designed to enhance the pedestrian experience with new path treatments, street furniture and lighting.
Sep 15, 2023 08:30
Housing Minister visits Athlone this afternoon
The Minister will perform the sod turning at some new housing developments in Westmeath towns
Jul 7, 2023 11:06
Eviction ban will end as planned on March 31st
The decision is due to be signed off at a cabinet meeting this morning
Mar 7, 2023 08:24
Government expected to approve apartment defects scheme
The Construction Defects Alliance is linked with more than 200 defective developments around the country.
Jan 18, 2023 09:52
Doubling of HAP support to aid Roscommon tenants says Housing Minister
The housing Minister visited Carrick on Shannon today
Jun 24, 2022 17:58Shannonside Newsletter
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