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Longford clubs urged to apply for a share of €40m Sports Capital funding

...Brendan Griffin that €40m is going to be made available under the Sports Capital Programme has been welcomed locally by DEPUTY PETER BURKE, Cllr Micheál Carrigy and Cllr Joe Flaherty, and Longford Sports Partnership. They said they want to see as many Longford...

04 Sept 2018 at 11:59

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Burke urges Longford families to continue to make sacrifices and outlines government supports

...advice and measures put in place to protect us all. Regardless of the numbers reported daily, we cannot get complacent”. DEPUTY PETER BURKE said while the risks are out there, he has seen how people are playing their part to fight the virus. “The vast majority of...

27 Mar 2020 at 17:45

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Varadkar promotes Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael TD

The position was formerly held by Deputy Tony McLoughlin who has now replaced Sean Canney as Assistant Government Whip. ALSO READ: Varadkar in Mullingar to open Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke's constituency office Speaking on the announcement, Mr ...

21 Feb 2019 at 18:47

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'Today the people of Longford won'-wholesale approval at unveiling of Project Ireland 2040

A projected €460m for a 50km stretch linking Longford to Mullingar has been set aside as part of a multi-billion euro investment package aimed at developing the country up until 2040. The announcement, which has been long sought after both ...

21 Feb 2018 at 11:06

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Burke confirms €3m support scheme for former eel fishermen and women in Longford

DEPUTY PETER BURKE has this morning received confirmation from Minister Sean Kyne TD, Minister with responsibility Inland Fisheries in relation to the establishment a 'Support Fund' to address the hardship experienced by commercial eel fishermen and women...

17 Oct 2018 at 12:10

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Longford/Westmeath TD Peter Burke backing Leo Varadkar in Fine Gael leadership race

Deputy Burke revealed today, "After detailed consideration, I have chosen to support Minister Leo Varadkar as the next leader of Fine Gael. I have made this decision after consultation with my constituents, Fine Gael members and drawing ...

18 May 2017 at 14:50

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Longford-Westmeath TDs split on possibility of early election

The ongoing controversy surrounding Mairé Whelan’s contentious appointment to the Court of Appeal has sparked mixed reaction from local TDs. Speculation over the prospect of a general election has intensified over the past seven days ...

28 Jun 2017 at 11:00

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Longford / Westmeath TD Peter Burke highly critical of ‘opportunistic and populist’ Fianna Fáil

Welcoming the increases from March to all those in receipt social welfare payments, Deputy Burke said he is happy that his party held firm against the Fianna Fáil calls to only increase payments to pensioners from January. He ...

14 Oct 2016 at 10:51

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FIRST COUNT RESULT | Triumphant scenes as Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke officially declared Longford/Westmeath poll topper

...with the electorate. WATCH | Longford's Joe Flaherty in line for a seat Lying in fourth is outgoing Fine Gael DEPUTY PETER BURKE (6,617 first preferences) and he appears to be in a dogfight to cling onto his seat along with outgoing junior...

09 Feb 2020 at 22:26

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Longford set for €83k CLÁR funding windfall

Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke made the announcement just after lunchtime following confirmation of the investment from Minister for Rural and Regional Economic Development Michael Ring. Among the recipients include ...

30 May 2017 at 16:09

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Tapping into a niche market for Longford

...Irish licensing law, would give a particular boost to Longford, according to Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael DEPUTY PETER BURKE. Labour Deputy Alan Kelly is putting forward a Private Member’s Bill - Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and...

14 Dec 2016 at 15:00

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Local schools approved for key repair works

Four locally based schools have been given the green light to carry out small and medium-scale improvement works over the summer months, writes Liam Cosgrove. Two north Longford based national schools, namely St ...

21 May 2017 at 13:00

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