News - Peter Burke

Almost 60 local businesses shut down last year

The new figures have been released by Enterprise Minister Peter Burke.

Jun 20, 2026 11:17

Clarity sought over local short-term let sector

A property will require planning permission to be allowed to be placed on the register.

Jun 18, 2026 13:49

New website promoting tourism in Longford officially launched

The event took place at the Backstage Theatre in Longford Town.

Jun 15, 2026 17:04

Longford people have up to 25pc less money than national average, Dáil told

Deputy Sorca Clarke says the cost-of-living crisis is hitting her constituency hard.

Apr 29, 2026 08:24

Enterprise Minister meets fuel industry reps as prices rise at the pumps

The meeting was held after claims of price gouging due to the conflict in Iran.

Mar 7, 2026 08:22

Shannonside people spending 100 working days a year travelling to work, Dáil told

The Labour Party is calling for workers to have the legal right to work remotely - not just the right to request it, as they do at the moment.

Feb 18, 2026 12:46

Minister Peter Burke meets tourism leaders to discuss 2026 priorities

Peter Burke is meeting industry leaders

Jan 19, 2026 08:22

Peter Burke wants to be Public Expenditure Minister next year

The Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD told The Sunday Times: "I'd love the opportunity to serve in one of the money ministries. I wouldn't hide that absolutely one bit."

Jan 11, 2026 09:45

Local TD Peter Burke tipped as new finance minister, as Donohoe quits

Donohoe is quitting government, and as a TD.

Nov 18, 2025 10:27

Local TD welcomes possibility of hosting Irish Open at Trump's golf club

It's reported the County Clare course will host the tournament next year.

Sep 10, 2025 13:04

Enterprise Minister rules out one-off fund for businesses over US tariffs

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the threat of 30 per cent taxes on European imports into the US ‘undoubtedly’ poses a further threat to Irish jobs.

Jul 15, 2025 09:17