Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution
Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the financialresolution on “Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution”.
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28 Aug 2026 latest- politicsRobert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial ResolutionWestmeath
- planningPlanning conditional: to convert a DERELICT structure to a habitable dwelling and to construct an...Ballymore
- planningPlanning conditional: Demolition of an existing residential dwelling house (169 sq.m); Construction of...Mullingar
- planningPlanning application received: attic conversion with hip roof to gable and dormer to rear to...Rochfortbridge
- planningPlanning refused: development which will consist of the demolition of the lean-to extension to the rear...Westmeath
- planningPlanning conditional: RETENTION planning permission to retain a previously built 133.7sq.m home office...Mullingar
- planningPlanning conditional: construction of an extension to existing dwelling and all ancillary site worksMullingar
- planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of the installation of a 27-metre high...Rochfortbridge
- planningPlanning application received: Retention Permission is being sought for a stand alone beauty parlour at...Athlone
- planningPlanning application received: proposed construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the...Westmeath
- planningPlanning conditional: Permission which is sought for the construction of two agricultural sheds (300...Westmeath
- planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of the following: (1) Change of use of...Mullingar
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Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Educational Disadvantage
Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the question on “Educational Disadvantage”.
Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Education: Public Sector Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the decision to withdraw the local bargaining agreement for special needs assistants; and if she will make a statement...
Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Operations of the Circle Voluntary Housing Association: Discussion
Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Operations of the Circle Voluntary Housing Association: Discussion”.
Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education: Disability Services
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether all universities providing courses for students with intellectual disabilities and...
Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Residency Permits
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will ensure stamp 4 IRP renewal (details supplied) is issued without further delay.
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Ben Curry
Ben Curry (22) was charged with breach of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act following an incident on May 1, 2022 at Five Star Pizza on Main Street, Longford, where he allegedly entered with a knife and...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprIsmaeil Abdelkhalik
Ismaeil Abdelkhalik (65), a Norwegian and Egyptian citizen living in Birmingham, was arrested at Dublin Airport on 33 European Arrest Warrants relating to counterfeit trademark breaches. The defendant had...
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Planning conditional: to convert a DERELICT structure to a habitable dwelling and to construct an extension to existing dw
Bernard Hackett — Cloncullen Ballymore Co. Westmeath N39E263. to convert a DERELICT structure to a habitable dwelling and to construct an extension to existing dw...
Planning conditional: Demolition of an existing residential dwelling house (169 sq.m); Construction of 58 no. two-storey
Lacken Ventures Ltd — Charlestown Mullingar Co. Westmeath N91 VY07. Demolition of an existing residential dwelling house (169 sq.m); Construction of 58 no. two-storey...
Planning application received: attic conversion with hip roof to gable and dormer to rear to accommodate stairs to allow access to
Lygia Brighenti — 81 Rahannine Manor Rochfortbridge Co. Westmeath N91VE08. attic conversion with hip roof to gable and dormer to rear to accommodate stairs to allow access to ...
Planning refused: development which will consist of the demolition of the lean-to extension to the rear of the existin
Tom & Sandra Gorman — Corcloon Milltownpass Co. Westmeath. development which will consist of the demolition of the lean-to extension to the rear of the existin...
Planning conditional: RETENTION planning permission to retain a previously built 133.7sq.m home office building with a hom
Megan Connolly — Knockmant, The Downs Mullingar Co. Westmeath N91 H0C8. RETENTION planning permission to retain a previously built 133.7sq.m home office building with a hom...
Planning conditional: construction of an extension to existing dwelling and all ancillary site works
Olive McCloughry — 7 Carra Vale Mullingar Co. Westmeath. construction of an extension to existing dwelling and all ancillary site works...
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Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]
Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the motion on “Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]”.
Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Peter Burke TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)”.
Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Education: Departmental Legal Cases
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount spent by her Department, including expenditure on legal fees, counsel fees, solicitor costs and any related costs, in...
Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Hospital Services
Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Hospital Services”.
Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Education: School Enrolments
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether temporary supports could be given to a school due to a reduction in enrolments and student numbers (details supplied); and if...
Community & Events
1 storyParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Phoenix Magazine to Close After 40 Years in Delvin
The Phoenix magazine, a local publication with a 40-year history in Delvin, is set to close following financial difficulties. The news was shared by a listener who recalled...
Roads & Traffic
1 storyClosures, disruption and road works.
Midlands Traffic Delays Across Multiple Areas
Midlands 103 reports traffic congestion in Port Leash, Inthalamore, Westmeath, Mullingar, and Atloam due to lunchtime delays. An obituary for Brendan Benny O'Neill is also...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Westmeath
Mullingar
Planning conditional: Demolition of an existing residential dwelling house (169 sq.m); Construction of 58 no. two-storey
97
stories
Athlone
Planning application received: Retention Permission is being sought for a stand alone beauty parlour at the rear of her
81
stories
Moate
Planning application received: development which will consist of: 1. The removal of an existing changing / ancillary fac
23
stories
Delvin
Planning conditional: RETENTION permission to retain the extension at the side of our existing dwelling consisting of a
18
stories
Castlepollard
Planning application received: Retention Permission of the domestic building as per completed with a total floor area of
12
stories
Kilbeggan
Planning application received: development which will consist of constructing a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatme
10
stories
Rochfortbridge
Planning application received: attic conversion with hip roof to gable and dormer to rear to accommodate stairs to allow
10
stories
Collinstown
Planning application received: development which will consist of planning permission to construct new dungstead and anci
9
stories
Killucan
Planning application received: development which will consist of permission for the construction of a new dwelling (220.
9
stories
Kinnegad
Planning refused: construction of a new part storey and a half/ part single storey type dwelling house, domestic garag
6
stories
Tyrrellspass
Planning conditional: development which will consist of the installation of a 27-metre high monopole telecommunications
6
stories
Multyfarnham
Planning conditional: to construct a dwelling house with septic tank and percolation area with all ancillary site works
5
stories
Ballynacargy
Planning application received: construction of a dwelling house with treatment system and percolation area with all anci
4
stories
Glasson
Planning application received: for retention permission for partially roofed horse walking structure and domestic shed a
3
stories
Ballinalack
Planning application received: RETENTION permission is sought for the existing 1 no. horse stable block (672.326 sqm) co
3
stories
Rathowen
Planning conditional: construction of slatted shed and all associated site works
3
stories
Raharney
Planning application received: development which will consist of retention permission for site excavation works, includi
2
stories
Clonmellon
Planning application received: change of use from private residential to short-term rental accommodation. The property i
2
stories
Ballymore
Planning conditional: to convert a DERELICT structure to a habitable dwelling and to construct an extension to existing
2
stories
Castletown Geoghegan
Planning conditional: RETENTION permission is sought to retain the alterations to the side (East) boundary, from that pr
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