James Browne

Demand remains strong in Longford with 271 applications received since the launch of the refurbishment grant in 2022PICTURE: PIXABAY

Figures reveal almost 100 vacant properties brought back into use

James Browne and Ber Grogan holding Simon Week booklets

‘Meaningful’ action on homelessness urged in Simon Communities fundraising push

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaks to journalists

Rent tax credit will be increased, Taoiseach says

James Browne and Dee Ryan

Minister ‘concerned’ about impact of 24/7 online bidding for homes

James Browne

Housing Minister ‘not happy’ with rent rises in Limerick

Irish homelessness figures

Renters ‘thrown to the wolves’ by new rules, Social Democrats say

Uisce Éireann said the work will strengthen the resilience of local wastewater services, support compliance with Irish and EU environmental standards.

Massive €23 million South Longford plant upgrade protects River Inny

Cllr Murtagh said he believes it is time that the department took a look at the issue and ‘started to work hand in hand with the local authorities’.

Semi state bodies charging Longford County Council 'exorbitant' money

People cooling off at the Forty Foot

People urged to take precautions as hot weather advisory extended in Ireland

Summer weather June 24th 2026

Minister urges delay to water works in period of ‘extreme heat’

Housing Minister James Browne

Legislation on short-term lets to be brought to Cabinet

Garden homes planning exemption to be reviewed within 18 months

‘Practical’ to allow garden homes to be rented out privately, Taoiseach says

Concerns raised at ‘free-for-all’ of modular units in back gardens

More than 9,000 new social homes built last year, Housing Minister says

New rent rules incentivising evictions, Social Democrats say

Protesters demand action on housing in Gaeltacht areas Staff reporter

Public warned that flooding risk not confined to counties with rain warnings

HAP rent limit increase being considered

Landlords to self-assess market rates on rent register

Over 60 vacant, derelict Longford properties returned to use with vacant proper...

Housing Minister’s plan will lead to higher rents, opposition says

Billion Euro infrastructure fund to speed up house building approved

Government announces extension to Isif homes funding programme

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Fears homes are ‘just out of reach’ as Ireland ranks second worst in Europe

Housing minister says new plan will reduce homeless figures – but not when

New housing plan expected to go to Cabinet next week, says housing minister

Grants of up to €200,000 available for Longford projects with strong built heritage conservation objectives and clear public or community benefit

Owners of historic structures in Longford urged to apply for heritage funds
Grants of up to €200,000 available for Longford projects with strong built heritage conservation objectives and clear public or community benefit
Longford Leader Reporter

There have been 203 applications from Longford homeowners with 163 approvals

Number of derelict properties in Longford considered ‘disgraceful’

National Fire Safety Week urges Longfordians to help protect older people

‘You’ve been getting away with it’: Housing Minister declares ‘war on derelictio...

House prices increased by 7.8% in the past 12 months

Housing Minister ‘determined’ to stop homelessness rising

Market rent ‘resets’ may undermine security of tenure plans, Threshold says

Minister casts doubt over increase in rent tax credit ahead of budget

New guidelines allow for smaller apartments and rules out communal facilities

Government’s housing policies have left it ‘tied in regulatory knots’ – Browne

Government looking at reducing minimum apartment size

Rent pressure zone extension signed into law

Housing target of 41,000 ‘not realistic’, James Browne says

‘You mislead people, you burn’ – housing minister defends rent controls

Paul Reid to be paid 50,000 euros to chair overhauled planning body

Three housing proposals, including RPZ extension, to go to Cabinet

Harris defends ‘swift’ timeline for nationwide rent controls

All applicants for this position must have the ability to respond to the fire station within 5-8 minutes of a call being sent to their pager

Holding out for a hero? National campaign to recruit firefighters is launched!

45% of tenancies fall under small-landlord rules

Reforms will take years to dampen rent increases, report states

Project to boost Rathlin corncrake among those receiving biodiversity funding

Judicial reviews being ‘weaponised’ to halt developments, says housing minister

Suggested 430,000 euro salary for new housing chief ‘beggars belief’ – McDonald

Government misses target on new-build social homes by more than 1,400

‘Extremely unsettling’: Renters warn minister over plan to lift pressure zones

Housing minister refuses to confirm social housing targets for this year

More than £17m awarded for cross-border water quality projects

Cross-border marine and coastal management projects receive £20m in funding

Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back pledge

New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

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