Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Justice: An Garda Síochána
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will address a number of concerns with regard to Garda Reserve operations; and if he will make a statement on the...
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- politicsRobert Troy TD asked the Minister for Justice: An Garda SíochánaLongford
- planningPlanning application received: proposed construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling house, detached...Drumlish
- politicsRobert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee StageLongford
- planningRoof style change to rear extension of approved buildDrumlish
- planningPlanning application received: the End of Waste activities within the footprint of the existing site,...Aughnacliffe
- communityEdgerton to get new teen recreation space funded by MinisterLongford
- communityLongford County Fire Services Recruit Retained Firefighters at Lane Spurra and Granored StationsLongford
- planningChurch converted to 8 apartments with external and internal alterationsNewtownforbes
- planningRenovation and extension of rebuilt house with new roof and drainage systemLongford
- planningNew single-storey house with garage at Rathcline, LanesboroughLanesborough
- planningNew bungalow dwelling house with entrance and boundary fenceLongford
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Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage”.
Edgerton to get new teen recreation space funded by Minister
County Longford town Edgerton will receive a new all‑weather recreational area for teenagers as part of a funding programme announced by Children’s Minister Norma Foley. Senator...
Longford County Fire Services Recruit Retained Firefighters at Lane Spurra and Granored Stations
County Longford Fire Services are looking for retained firefighters to serve at the Lane Spurra and Granored stations. Applicants can learn more on the council's career page.
Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Middle East
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions she and her Department are taking to ensure the safety of the Irish citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla; and if...
Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Engagement with RTÉ on Funding and Pensions
Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Engagement with RTÉ on Funding and Pensions”.
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Cage fighter seeks to have murder conviction declared a miscarriage of justice
A Polish cage fighter serving a life sentence for the 2014 murder of a 23-year-old man in Co Roscommon has brought proceedings before the Court of Appeal seeking to have his conviction declared a miscarriage...
Summary on localnews.ie21 AprMen jailed over €415k cannabis grow houses in Galway
Two men have been jailed for a combined nine years following the discovery of cannabis grow houses in Co Galway. Aloyzas Bukantus, 45, of Church Street, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, pleaded guilty at Galway...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprBarry Keane
Barry Keane (39) of Edgeworthstown was sent forward for trial on a charge of aggravated burglary with a knife at 25 Weavers Hall, Longford on June 3, 2022. The Book of Evidence was served on the defendant,...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprDonna McDermott
Donna McDermott (37) of Longford was sent forward for trial on a charge of aggravated burglary with a knife at 25 Weavers Hall, Longford on June 3, 2022. The Book of Evidence was served on the defendant, and...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprDonna McDermott
Donna McDermott faces a public order charge of engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at Palace Crescent, Ardnacassa on April 4, 2021. The matter was adjourned pending the outcome of the Circuit Court...
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Planning application received: amendments to existing dwelling to include a) demolition of domestic shed and attached single storey
Eoin MacCormaic — Corry Newtownforbes Longford. amendments to existing dwelling to include a) demolition of domestic shed and attached single storey...
Planning application received: proposed construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fen
Mark Quinn — Bawn Drumlish Co. Longford. proposed construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fen...
Roof style change to rear extension of approved build
Brendan Donna Curwin is seeking permission to tweak the design of a previously approved extension at Derawley, Drumlish. The change involves altering the roof style on the rear extension to the property. The original planning permission was granted under reference 2560162.
Planning application received: the End of Waste activities within the footprint of the existing site, where same activities include
Mark Cadam Ltd. — Molly Aughnacliffe Co. Longford. the End of Waste activities within the footprint of the existing site, where same activities include...
Church converted to 8 apartments with external and internal alterations
Frank Kelly is proposing to convert Saint Michael's Convent of Mercy Church in Newtownforbes into 8 residential apartments, moving away from its current use as a restaurant and office space. The work will involve changes to the building's exterior—including new windows and rooflights—plus internal reconfiguration to...
Renovation and extension of rebuilt house with new roof and drainage system
Gary Sile Mulvihill is seeking permission to keep and renovate a house at Cleraun, Newtowncashel that was rebuilt after the original dwelling was demolished. The work includes alterations, extensions, and a redesigned roof. He's also replacing the old septic tank and drainage system with a new treatment system.
Politics & TDs
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Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Health: Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently examine the processing times for cross border/Northern Ireland planned healthcare re-imbursement applications; if she is aware...
Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Second Stage
Peter Burke TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Second Stage”.
Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 - Committee Stage
Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 - Committee...
Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Taoiseach: Departmental Staff
Asked the Taoiseach the number of civil and public servants employed by his Department in each of the past ten years, in tabular form.
Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion [Private Members]
Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the motion on “Cost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion [Private Members]”.
Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Diplomatic Representation
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has plans to open a new Irish Consulate General in Muscat, Oman.
Crime & Gardaí
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Cage fighter seeks to have murder conviction declared a miscarriage of justice
A Polish cage fighter serving a life sentence for the 2014 murder of a 23-year-old man in Co Roscommon has brought proceedings before the Court of Appeal seeking to have his...
Men jailed over €415k cannabis grow houses in Galway
Two men have been jailed for a combined nine years following the discovery of cannabis grow houses in Co Galway. Aloyzas Bukantus, 45, of Church Street, Edgeworthstown, Co...
'A very dangerous man': convicted murderer Rea sentenced for raping cousin
Patrick Rea, a 55-year-old currently serving a life sentence for murder, has been convicted and sentenced at the Central Criminal Court for the rape and indecent assault of his...
'Crack crazy' shooter in 'meticulously planned' killing gets seven years
A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison at the Central Criminal Court after pleading guilty to conspiracy to murder. Joseph Richards, aged 35 and from Lanesborough...
'Crack crazy' shooter opened fired on dad-of-two at door of own home, court hears
A 45-year-old man was fatally shot at his home in Ballymun, Dublin, on 5 October 2018 after answering his patio door. Joseph Richards, with an address at Lanesborough Square in...
Violent offender put Irish Rail inspector in headlock and threatened to have him killed
A man has been jailed for two years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following an assault on an Irish Rail inspector aboard a Dublin to Sligo train at Connolly Station. Gerry...
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