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Funding announced to help food producers diversify and develop post Brexit

...national funding to help producers identify new markets and expand their offerings following Britain’s exit from the EU, a FINE GAEL Senator has said. 22 projects in the dairy and meat sectors across the country are to receive funding from the Government’s...

09 Nov 2021 at 15:45

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Debt deal delivers significant boost says Bannon

Longford FINE GAEL TD James Bannon said this week that the deal agreed between the Government and the European Central Bank to ease the debt burden on the Irish people from the Anglo promissory notes has delivered a significant boost to Ireland’s economic...

17 Feb 2013 at 14:56

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“Closing the stable door after the horsemeat has been found is not good enough” - Bannon

FINE GAEL TD for Longford-Westmeath, James Bannon has blamed the previous government for failing to introduce clear and unambiguous food labelling laws as a factor in horsemeat finding its way into frozen beef burgers. “That administration chose to leave the...

18 Jan 2013 at 12:41

Local news

FG Convention storm

The FINE GAEL apple cart was upset, greatly to say the least, after last night’s second Longford convention in Ballinalee. Two members emerged victorious, while headquarters decided that it would select a further two candidates, itself towards the end of this...

11 Nov 2013 at 10:52

Local News

Frank Kilbride will not run for election

Former FINE GAEL councillor Frank Kilbride has confirmed that he will not run in the forthcoming General Election as an Independent candidate. The Edgeworthstown businessman had declared his intention to run as an Independent following the loss of his council...

13 Jan 2016 at 16:34

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Aughnacliffe's Cllr Garry Murtagh says State's autism support system is ‘not working’

...calls to provide mandatory autism support units for children with spectrum disorders in areas most in high priority areas. FINE GAEL's Garry Murtagh said the State's current policy in meeting the demands of school communities at large was “simply not...

01 Feb 2021 at 08:00

Farming

All injunctions must be lifted so Beef Taskforce can begin work, says Longford councillor

All injunctions on farmers must be lifted and the Beef Taskforce must be allowed to meet in order to secure progress for beef farmers, that was the message from the Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Micheál Carrigy. Cllr Micheál Carrigy said: ...

16 Oct 2019 at 15:09

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'Questions' remain among Longford students over Leaving Cert exams

...year's calculated grades there is questions as to whether students would prefer the real thing or the calculated grading." FINE GAEL Councillor and Longford-Westmeath Education and Training Board member Peggy Nolan said it was time for the "finger pointing...

08 Jan 2021 at 15:00

Local News

No green shoots for Longford - only dark clouds

The scars of central government's neglect are acutely visible across urban and rural Longford. otwithstanding the Council's efforts and Center Parcs' arrival, there is a fear that we are taking one step forward but two steps back. It’s the doughnut ...

17 Jan 2018 at 15:00

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Longford councillors make fresh calls for slurry spreading extension

...on the issue. “Farmers are not able to take anymore and slatted sheds are already full,” said Cllr Luie McEntire. FINE GAEL Cllr Paraic Brady was another to speak out on the topic at last week's county council meeting.

24 Oct 2017 at 14:00

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Longford FF councillor looks for road safety measures at local school

...would allow for a drive in and drive out facility for people dropping off at school,” he said. The call was supported by FINE GAEL Cllr Gerald Farrell. “Traffic congestion is an issue and it needs to be addressed,” said the Lanesboro publican

06 Aug 2023 at 08:00

Elections

Ballymahon Municipal District tallies: Fine Gael's Paul Ross romping towards poll topping performance

FINE GAEL's Paul Ross has polled exceptionally well in the Ballymahon Municipal District, according to tallies. The Legan man is currently on 820 first preferences, a huge 26.5% of the vote. The candidates in positions two to six respectively are Pat...

25 May 2019 at 14:41

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