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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- planningPlanning application received: 1. The refurbishment and extension of the existing dwelling house,...Lanesborough
- planningPlanning application received: detached living accommodation ancillary to main dwelling and retention...Longford
- planningPlanning application received: proposed new slatted shed and all ancillary site worksBallymahon
- planningProposed new agricultural entrance and all ancillary site worksLongford
- planningPlanning application received: 1. The refurbishment and extension of the existing dwelling house,...Lanesborough
- planningPlanning application received: the proposed construction of a two-storey dwelling house, detached...Granard
- planningPlanning application received: the proposed construction of a 6 bay single slatted shed with...Aughnacliffe
- planningPlanning application received: detached living accommodation ancillary to main dwelling and retention...Longford
- planningPlanning application received: the proposed construction of a 6 bay single slatted shed with...Aughnacliffe
- planning4 apartments replacing storage areas on Ballymahon StreetBallymahon
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Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Educational Disadvantage
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Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Education: Public Sector Staff
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No compensation for asthmatic garda ordered back on beat during Covid-19 surge
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Planning application received: of attic conversation which includes six windows/skylights in the roof
Frank & Margaret Hughes — Farraghroe Killoe Co. Longford. of attic conversation which includes six windows/skylights in the roof ...
Planning application received: 1. The refurbishment and extension of the existing dwelling house, including a rear extension and a
Breda Clancy — Main Street Lanesborough Co. Longford. 1. The refurbishment and extension of the existing dwelling house, including a rear extension and a ...
Planning application received: detached living accommodation ancillary to main dwelling and retention of farm general storage build
Lorna Geoghegan — Killinbore Colehill Co. Longford. detached living accommodation ancillary to main dwelling and retention of farm general storage build...
Planning application received: proposed new slatted shed and all ancillary site works
Ryan Agri — Keel Ballymahon Co. Longford. proposed new slatted shed and all ancillary site works ...
Proposed new agricultural entrance and all ancillary site works
James McNally is seeking permission proposed new agricultural entrance and all ancillary site works at Dunbeggan, Stonepark, Longford, Co. Longford. New Application.
Planning application received: 1. The refurbishment and extension of the existing dwelling house, including a rear extension and a
Breda Clancy — Main Street Lanesborough Co. Longford. 1. The refurbishment and extension of the existing dwelling house, including a rear extension and a ...
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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.
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)”.
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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
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Ballymahon
Planning application received: proposed new slatted shed and all ancillary site works
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Drumlish
Planning conditional: the proposed conversion of existing attic storage into habitable accommodation to service existing
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Granard
Planning application received: the proposed construction of a two-storey dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boun
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Lanesborough
Planning application received: 1. The refurbishment and extension of the existing dwelling house, including a rear exten
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Ballinalee
Planning conditional: the proposed change of use of part of existing dwelling house for use as a creche facility to run
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Edgeworthstown
Planning unconditional: of PL 20/253 - revisions to site layout plan in relation to the construction of 2 No. poultry ho
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Keenagh
Planning application received: (a) renovations and extensions to existing cottage type dwelling house (b) conversion of
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Newtownforbes
Planning application received: to convert & extend existing building into a one bedroom apartment, connect to existing p
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Aughnacliffe
Planning application received: the proposed construction of a 6 bay single slatted shed with underground effluent storag
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Ballinamuck
Planning conditional: the proposed renovations to existing ground floor of an existing two storey type dwelling house to
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Killoe
Planning application received: of attic conversation which includes six windows/skylights in the roof
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Killashee
Planning application received: new astro turf pitch, lighting, boundary fence, access and all ancillary site works
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Legan
The proposed construction of two semi-detached type dwellings to be serviced with the
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Abbeyshrule
New bungalow dwelling house with entrance and boundary fence
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