Move will accelerate housing delivery, particularly for smaller developments across provincial towns and villages Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed new measures introduced today that will enable builders to develop new...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed a €252,388 boost for Louth community projects from funds seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau and An Garda Síochána. Under the...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has today marked World Polio Day by calling for more supports for polio survivors. Polio is a virus which causes fever, vomiting and...
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Payments part of €194.5m national support package Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed the allocation of over €2,449,000 to farmers in County Louth under the Eco-Scheme, announced today by...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has hailed Cabinet’s approval of Jennie’s Law as a “landmark day” in the State’s fight against domestic abuse, describing it as a “critical step in breaking...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has said that “Louth is sitting on an untapped opportunity to be part of Ireland’s green transition” highlighting the county’s potential to play a central...
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Fianna Fáil TD for County Louth, Erin McGreehan, has confirmed that 1,279 farmers across the county will receive over €6.5 million in advance payments under the 2025 Basic Income Support for...
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Local Fianna Fáil TD, Deputy McGreehan, has warmly welcomed a key measure in Budget 2026 that will significantly benefit family carers across County Louth. The Government has announced a major...
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Deputy Erin McGreehan has welcomed the announcement in Budget 2026 that Dundalk and Drogheda will be included in the expanded Living City Initiative, a government scheme designed to revitalise older...
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Louth County Council is reviewing the current plan (2021–2027) and preparing a new one for 2027–2033. Public consultation is open from Tuesday 23rd September to 4.00pm on Friday 21st November...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the announcement from Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, and the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien TD of an extension...
Read moreScheme has been expanded this year to allow more households to qualify Fianna Fáil TD, Erin McGreehan welcomes the commencement of the Fuel Allowance payment for 13,733 households in Louth....
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has called on universities across the country to work with students to address student accommodation issues, rather than acting against their interests. Deputy...
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€90m nationwide for heritage sites through co-funded THRIVE Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan is delighted at the announcement this morning that €7 million will be allocated to Westgate...
Read moreFunding comes as part of the national allocation of €1.7 million under the CLÁR Programme Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed funding of €50,000 for Irish Red Cross in...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the announcement by Louth County Council that contracts have been signed for the Carlingford Regeneration Project. The council confirmed yesterday that...
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Expansion of initiative delivers on key Programme for Government commitment Fianna Fáil TD, Erin McGreehan has welcomed today’s announcement that children aged 5 to 8 will now be eligible for...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has confirmed the establishment of a new Family Resource Centre in Dundalk. Welcoming the development, Deputy McGreehan stating, “This is a much-needed resource...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has called for catcalling to be made illegal. Catcalling is a form of street harassment where someone (usually in public spaces) makes...
Read moreFunding follows an additional €1.2 million allocation in Budget 2025. Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has hailed the allocation of funding for Louth/Meath ETB for UBU Your Place...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has expressed her “deep shock and disbelief” at the unfolding events at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. It is understood that...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed a €22 million investment by Uisce Éireann in wastewater infrastructure in Drogheda, describing it as a significant step forward for the...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has welcomed the deployment of 6 newly attested Gardaí to Louth, with 4 being deployed to Dundalk and 2 to Drogheda Garda Station,...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Deputy Erin McGreehan, has warmly welcomed the launch of Bia Blasta (Delicious Food), a new €4.2 million pre-school nutrition programme announced today by Minister for Children, Disability,...
Read moreCall comes amid concerns on abandonment, unsafe breeds, and unregulated puppy farms Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has called for the establishment of a dedicated office and national...
Read moreAdditional funding of €14 million distributed across 24 counties under LIS Scheme Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Deputy Erin, is welcoming the announcement by Minister Dara Calleary of an additional...
Read moreTD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has today welcomed a significant €4 million investment in Coillte recreational sites nationwide in 2025, with targeted funding allocated to enhance and protect woodland amenities...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has highlighted the important work that kinship carers do for children. Earlier this month, Deputy McGreehan met with Minister Dara Calleary and Kinship...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Deputy Erin McGreehan has welcomed the decision to classify Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) as a Schedule 1 controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, calling...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a €5 million fund to support the development of district heating projects, saying the technology presents a...
Read moreDeputy Erin McGreehan Welcomes Funding for Drogheda Indian Association, TradLABS, and Thomas D’Arcy McGee Community Festivals Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed new funding for two community festivals in...
Read moreThe anger and heartbreak we all feel is reflected in the work of the Irish Government. Like many, I and the Government am devastated and disgusted by the lack of...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has written to the Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon, urging him to ensure that delays in approving Landscape Actions under the Agri-Climate Rural...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has hailed that the Right to be Forgotten Bill is to be brought forward for legislation before summer recess. Deputy McGreehan has said...
Read moreDeputy Erin McGreehan has today called on Louth County Council and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to formally designate Blackrock Beach as an official bathing water site under the Bathing...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has expressed her encouragement of the plans to ban Hexahydrocannabinol in vapes. She has long advocated for a ban Hexahydrocannabinol in vapes and...
Read moreDeputy Erin McGreehan has been told that despite extensive advertising, there have been no applications for the vacant Consultant Orthodonist and Specialist Orthodinist posts in the Louth. Deputy McGreehan had...
Read moreCome December 19 it will be 50 years since bombs exploded in Crowe Street, Dundalk, and at Donnelly’s Bar in Silverbridge, killing five people. No one has ever been brought...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD, Deputy Erin McGreehan, has welcomed new proposals for a 10% pay increase for Early Years Educators and School-Age Childcare Practitioners, describing it as a big step in...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Deputy Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the introduction of new Local Community Safety Partnerships by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan today. The Partnerships replace Joint Policing...
Read moreMajor Increase to Carer’s Allowance Income Limits Will Benefit Families across Louth from Thursday, July 3rd “Carers are the backbone of our communities, providing vital and often unseen support to...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Deputy Erin McGreehan, has commended the proactive approach regarding the requirement for parents to notify the NCSE of the need for placement in Special Schools...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD, Deputy Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the announcement from her party colleague and Minister Dara Calleary of funding for Louth and Meath under the Community Recognition Fund. The...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has today welcomed that 588 children in County Louth will benefit from Newborn Baby Grants. As part of Budget 2025, the Newborn Baby Grant was...
Read more16/06/2025 With regard to the occupied territories, the Government’s position and, indeed, that of the EU is clear: settlements are illegal under international law and undermine the realisation of the...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD, Erin McGreehan has today welcomed the announcement of €7 million for over 5400 projects across the country under the Local Enhancement Programme. Announced today by her...
Read moreThe Irish Government has been absolutely clear at all times about its support for the people of Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The Government has repeatedly called for an...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Deputy Erin McGreehan has hailed the reformed Wage Subsidy Scheme that was announced yesterday by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The Wage Subsidy Scheme is designed...
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It was a pleasure to welcome Minister James Lawless TD back to County Louth for the launch of the Maynooth University – Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) Regional Graduate Academy yesterday. As Chair of the Oireachtas...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has warmly welcomed the allocation of €96,691.18 to Louth County Council for 8 biodiversity projects under the National Parks and Wildlife Service Local Biodiversity...
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I would like to extend a huge congratulations and big thank you to Louth’s men Senior Team and their manager Ger Brennan on their Leinster Title victory yesterday in Croke...
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin told Deputy McGreehan in the Dáil that if the Land Development Agency had identified sites in Dundalk for advanced housing, he will talk to the LDA to...
Read moreNew Constituency Office Now Open! I am pleased to announce that my Constituency Office has relocated to a new, permanent location. The new address is: 2 Courthouse Square, Dundalk, Co....
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The current situation in Palestine, with the continued killing of innocent people in Gaza, was chief among the topics when TD, Erin McGreehan, met with the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland...
Read moreI am delighted to have been appointed Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science —an incredibly important area. I have many interests and...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan is urging families across Louth to submit their applications for school transport services ahead of the fast-approaching deadline this Friday April 25, to ensure...
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The difficulty people are having in getting permission to build one-off houses, even on family land, was raised by Deputy Erin McGreehan in the Dáil recently. She said it was...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed today’s announcement by his party colleague and Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary of the expansion of the Hot School Meals Programme. The...
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SUSI is now open to receive applications for the 2025/26 academic year. Changes to the Student Grant Scheme announced in Budget 2025 As part of Budget 2025, the following changes...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has called for substantial support for the SME sector in case of a looming trade war across the globe. During consultations with local...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has highlighted the ‘huge difficulties’ being faced in childcare provision. She raised the matter with party leader and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has raised concerns regarding the Free Hot Meals for Schools Programme. This follows documents released under the Freedom of Information Act detailing 80...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has said that the deep collaboration between Dundalk Institute of Technology and Maynooth University is becoming a promising one. Deputy McGreehan raised the...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has welcomed the allocation of €1 million for Dundalk IT under performance funding awards. Yesterday, her party colleague and the Minister for Higher...
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Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the allocation of €42,500 for Carlingford Library under the Historic Structures Fund. The announcement of the Historic Structures Fund was announced...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has welcomed €12,500 for community climate engagement in Louth. Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Darragh O’Brien, and Minister for Circular Economy...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has said she is delighted that the second tranche of payments for farmers of the Cooley Peninsula has taken place today. McGreehan,...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD, Erin McGreehan has hailed the opening of a state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing and Training Centre of Excellence in Dundalk. The state-of-the-art facility that is worth €26 million...
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Local Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan has welcomed the commencement and signing of contracts by Louth County Council for 271 social homes in Louth. The contracts were signed...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Erin McGreehan has welcomed over €660,000 in funding for local community centres under the Community Centre Investment Fund. The announcement which was made by...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation that fifteen new special classes will be introduced across Louth for the 2025/2026 school year. The Louth TD said the classes will provide much-needed support for...
Read moreFianna Fáil Louth TD, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed funding of €341,419 for Louth Sports Partnership. The allocation is part of a €12 million package that will be shared among the country’s...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has been informed that the payments for Cooley Flood Damage Relief Measure will be paid to applicants tomorrow. Deputy McGreehan worked alongside former...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has encouraged schools in Louth to apply for the Solar for Schools Programme. The scheme provides eligible schools with a 6-kilowatt peak...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed funding of up to €23 million for tourism shared destinations as part of the Government’s new Shared Island Projects. Taoiseach Micheál...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has called on the government and the Department of Enterprise; Trade and Employment to support redundant workers of Glen Dimplex in Louth. Deputy...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the announcement of the opening for applicants of the Residential Premises Upgrade Scheme. The Residential Premises Upgrade Scheme is set up...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has today welcomed over €269,655.23 in funding for projects across Louth under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025 (BHIS). The scheme supports property owners...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD, Erin McGreehan has called on the Minister for Health for an update on the waiting list action plan, as Drogheda Hospital faces surge capacity. Yesterday in Dáil...
Read moreTuesday, 11 February 2025 Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation from her party colleague and Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary that the payment of the first...
Read moreLouth TD Erin McGreehan has called for more Gardai in Louth, after a recent string of burglaries in the North of the county. In response to a Parliamentary Question from...
Read moreLouth TD Erin McGreehan has received an update from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the proposed date of payment of the Cooley flood damage relief measure....
Read moreLouth Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has hailed the announcement by Minister Norma Foley today of the Childminding Development Grant which will assist both registered and unregistered childminder who provide...
Read moreLouth TD Erin McGreehan has said the loss of 70 jobs at heating company Glen Dimplex’s plant in Dunleer is devastating for the workers and their families as well as...
Read moreLouth TD Erin McGreehan has urged the new Minister for Agriculture to act on dog control urgently after a recent spike in dog attacks. Deputy McGreehan said there have been...
Read moreLouth TD Erin McGreehan has contacted the Minister for Disability asking what actions are planned to address the critical positions currently vacant on Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) in Louth....
Read moreLouth TD Erin McGreehan has praised the efforts of emergency workers from the ESB, Louth County Council, Uisce Eireann and all relevant state bodies who have been dealing with multiple...
Read morePlease keep updated at www.met.ie and sign up to the Louth County Council Alert System. During the Red Level wind warnings, the public is advised not to travel and to...
Read moreLouth TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed an allocation of €5,800,000 to Active Travel projects in Louth from the National Transport Authority (NTA). She confirmed that a wide variety of projects...
Read moreRecord 60,243 new homes commenced nationwide in 2024 Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the publication of monthly data by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage...
Read moreLouth TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed the acquisition of WuXi’s Dundalk manufacturing facility by MSD Ireland. Deputy McGreehan said the news is a vote of confidence in Louth and will...
Read moreFianna Fáil TD for Louth Erin McGreehan has welcomed the increase in housing adaptation grants. Deputy McGreehan has welcomed the recent announcement by Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien regarding increased...
Read moreLouth TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Health that the HSE anticipates construction works will begin on the Dundalk Primary Care Centre in February 2025. McGreehan...
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“There should be more mammies in the Dail”, newly elected Erin McGreehan TD says after she wins a seat in Louth. The Cooley-based Senator won a Fianna Fáil seat back...
Read moreLouth General Election Candidate Erin McGreehan has confirmed that Fianna Fáil will abolish the means test for the carer’s allowance if returned to government. She said: “I have championed Carers in the Seanad...
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Louth General Election candidate Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the news that Glenmore Athletics Club (A.C.) has been awarded the Development Club of the Year by Athletics Ireland. McGreehan said:...
Read moreLouth General Election Canidate Erin McGreehan has welcomed Fianna Fáil’s pledge to launch an extensive action plan with 76 targeted measures to ensure a rights-based approach to disability if returned...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the appointment of Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid as the first full ambassador of Palestine to Ireland. Speaking on this, Senator Erin McGreehan said “I had...
Read moreLouth General Election Candidate Senator Erin McGreehan has stated that health services in Co. Louth are inadequate and not meeting the needs of the people. She has said more investment...
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Louth Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan commits to working with Epilepsy Ireland, if elected to progress these issues on behalf of people living with epilepsy in Louth. Senator Erin McGreehan...
Read moreLouth General Election Candidate Senator Erin McGreehan has said that the Ardee Bypass planning decision is “hugely significant for Ardee, this bypass could be a game changer for the town...
Read moreCan be viewed here: FF Manifesto 2024_V4_Screen[45].pdf Fianna Fáil’s General Election Manifesto has been launched. The key areas it focuses on include:· Helping families and businesses cope with high prices.·...
Read moreParty will recruit an extra 5,000 Gardaí. General Election candidate for Louth Erin McGreehan has said Fianna Fáil will recruit more Gardaí and work to make sure our communities are...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has said that Louth County Council must introduce traffic calming measures in Toberona area as well as on the R177, due to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has said that Louth County Council must introduce traffic calming measures on the R177 due to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) travelling to the new 410,000 sq....
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Louth Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has signed the The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Deliver on Dementia Pledge. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Deliver on Dementia Pledge encourages General Election candidates...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the allocation of €239,207 in funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme 2025. This funding will consist of capital supports...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has signed the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Ireland pledge. The MS Ireland pledge encourages General Election candidates to continue advocating for people with multiple sclerosis...
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€6m allocated to 101 organisations in November 2024 Local Fianna Fail Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation from her party colleague, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D,...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has signed the DFI Disability pledge. The DFI Disability pledge encourages General Election candidates to #PrioritiseDisability in this election cycle. Senator Erin McGreehan said,...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the publication of regulations giving effect to the recommendations in the recently published ‘Report on the Review of the Housing Adaptation Grants...
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Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed news that the Optional Protocol to the UNCRPD will come into effect in Ireland on the 30th of November 2024. This means that...
Read moreApproval of more than €47 million in funding nationally 256 individual projects benefiting households across rural Ireland Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the announcement of €409,056 in...
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Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has confirmed that 179 Louth farmers are in line to receive a total of €212,576 under the National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS). She said that nationwide,...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the allocation of €141,264 to eight community centres in total in Louth for upgrade works. McGreehan said that these upgrade works are vital because community...
Read moreFianna Fail Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the inclusion of the Connect Family Resource Centre and The Red Door Project in the announced €3 million allocation to community safety projects...
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Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the announcement of Ireland’s first mobile lung health check unit pilot, set to commence in Louth. It represents a significant step forward in the...
Read moreSenator McGreehan welcomes expansion of Solar for Schools Programme to Louth Fianna Fail Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the expansion of the Solar for Schools Programme to include eligible schools...
Read moreFianna Fáil Spokesperson on Disability in the Seanad, Erin McGreehan, has said the Disability section of Sinn Féin’s Healthcare Plan does not add up. In the Plan, the party say they...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has stated that the HIQA Report highlights a serious lack of capacity at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda A&E Department. She said: “There is a...
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Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the announcement that funding has been allocated through Budget 2025 for a new Trauma Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda (OLOL). McGreehan said...
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Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the commencement of advance payments under the 2024 Eco-Scheme. Under the scheme, 1,265 Louth farmers will receive payments totalling €2,383,962. She said: “It...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the statement by Tánaiste Micheál Martin on the Occupied Territories Bill. Today, the Government considered the approach to be taken to trade with...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed a new €170 million package of Power Up grants. The announcement was made today by Fianna Fáil Minister of State for Trade...
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Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the news that 79 school secretaries in Louth are now being paid by the State, following a long and successful campaign. The arrangement...
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Senator Erin McGreehan has received an update from Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue’, T.D’s Office regarding the Cooley Flood Damage Relief Measure.
Read moreLegislation to streamline, strengthen and modernise gambling regulation passed Senator McGreehan has welcomed the passing of the Gambling Regulation Bill through both Houses of the Oireachtas, saying that it introduces...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan from Louth has welcomed the forthcoming legislation to safeguard privately-held records of Ireland’s Institutional history. This legislation has been called for by survivors and former...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has said the A&E department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda is a necessary resources for people in Louth and Meath and has called...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, TD that advance payments under the 2024 Basic Income Support for...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the news that her party colleague Minister Stephen Donnelly has received government approval for legislation that would ensure women no longer have to pay for...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has said Budget 2025 will deliver targeted supports to people, families and businesses to alleviate pressures caused by the increased cost of living. Senator McGreehan said, “In Budget...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the passage of the landmark Planning and Development Bill 2023 through both Houses of the Oireachtas. The Bill, which is the...
Read moreOver 30% increase in grant limits and an increase in income thresholds of 25% to be introduced meaning more will now be eligible for enhanced grants Fianna Fáil Senator Erin...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the government decision to accede to the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – (UNCRPD). The Optional...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed €244,462 for six projects under the 2024 CLÁR Programme. She said, “Fianna Fáil in Government is passionate about ensuring our rural communities...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has said Budget 2025 shows welcome increase in much-needed supports for family carers. She said: “Budget 2025 shows that Government values and recognises the vital role family...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has said that the €85 million in new measures for farmers secured as part of an additional €158 million in Budget 2025 by her party colleague,...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has called for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to do everything possible to proceed with the planned Athletics Track in Dundalk....
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the allocation of €6,771,748 in grant funding to support local and community grassroots sports clubs across Louth. Nationwide, 1,996 grants have been announced, to...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the announcement that over 1,200 couple have been referred for publicly-funded AHR since its introduction 12 months ago. McGreehan, who has been selected to...
Read moreFianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the publication of the new Childminding Regulations, which come into effect on 30 September. Senator McGreehan...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has raised concern over the ongoing struggles for the SME sector. Ahead of Budget 2025 Senator McGreehan has said that rising costs of trading...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation that planning has been approved for construction of a primary care centre at the former Superquinn in Carroll Village Shopping Centre, Dundalk. The Louth...
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For the avoidance of doubt and in answer to queries received, I would to put on the record that I was a member of various Interparliamentary Friendship Groups, including Palestinian...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has confirmed that a total of 635 payments worth €944,490 to farmers in Louth have commenced. The Louth Senator said that nationwide payments totaling €184 million have...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the eligibility for nine sports clubs across Louth to apply for EV charging points funding. Right across the Ireland and Northern Ireland...
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Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation that four Louth schools are among the selected Phase One Schools which will be the first to offer the new Leaving Certificate subject of Drama,...
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Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the confirmation from her party colleague, Minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne, that Dundalk FC will receive “most, if not all of,” the...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the inclusion of five new Louth schools in the Arts Council’s Creative Schools programme. The Creative Schools programme enables schools to discover additional ways...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator, Erin McGreehan has hailed the further commitment of €100 million to the First Home Scheme. The announcement of additional funding was announced today by party colleague...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has today welcomed the introduction of new subsidy rates under the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), which is set to substantially reduce out-of-pocket costs for...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has today welcomed proposals brought to Cabinet by her party colleague Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly that would ban the sale of disposable vapes....
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation that projects across Louth are in line for funding worth €604,000 under the Community Climate Action Fund. The €27 million Community...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has welcomed an update from the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) that shows a 6% decrease in calls for support with back-to-school costs this year....
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the launch for the second year of the scheme that will provide free schoolbooks and resources for over 550,000 children across the...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the country’s first ever Autism Innovation Strategy launched today by Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte. The Autism Innovation Strategy will...
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Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation that Dunleer town centre will benefit from funding of €50,000 allocated by the Department of Rural and Community Development under Measure 3 of...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has revealed that 3280 new homes have been built in Louth since July 2020. The statistics, compiled from Fianna Fáil’s Housing For All plan, also...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan, today expressed strong support for a proposed initiative to ban mobile phones in secondary schools during the school day by her party colleague and...
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Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the publication by her party colleague, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, of a plan to retain Ireland’s nitrates derogation post 2025....
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has confirmed more than €5,000,000 has been paid to Louth businesses under the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) scheme. It comes as her party colleague Minister of...
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Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed reports that her party colleagues Minister Jack Chambers, Minister Darragh O’Brien and Minister Charlie McConalogue are working to exclude active farmland from Residential Zoned Land...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed €120,111 in funding to enhance the visitor experience at Coillte Forest Parks in Louth. The investment is part of a strategic partnership between the...
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Fianna Fáil has selected Senator Érin McGreehan to contest the general election in the Co Louth constituency. The Cooley-based Senator came out on top in a contest at a packed...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has been given confirmation by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien that an additional €570,000 has been allocated to Louth County Council for Housing Adaptation Grants. Deputy McGreehan...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has said that Fianna Fáil is ensuring that patients who find themselves attending GP appointments for common ailments will save money due the expansion of the role...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed reports that her party colleague, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, plans to introduce a publicly funded hormone replacement therapy (HRT) scheme. Under the scheme,...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the eligibility for up to 3 Centres in County Louth to apply for funding for older persons Day Centre and Meals on Wheels...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has said 5 additional primary schools in Louth have been approved for the Hot School Meals Programme. The further rollout of the Government’s Hot...
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Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has said the extension of the free travel pass will transform the lives of people with disabilities who cannot drive, especially those with epilepsy. ...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed funding of €2 million for local authorities to support the resourcing of dog warden services from 2025. The funding recognises the increased...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has welcomed plans announced by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman for an additional €14 million in supports for children with a disability...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator, Erin McGreehan has welcomed approval of legislation by Cabinet to defer maternity payments for women who are diagnosed with mental or physical illnesses. The legislation that...
Read moreFigures represent 107.2% increase on same period in 2023 33,784 homes started nationwide in first six months of this year Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed new figures showing 1,465...
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Senator McGreehan has questioned why the planned fare decreases for Drogheda commuters, scheduled by the NTA to come into effect in September, will now not be implemented until 2025. Senator...
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Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the formal commitment by the Labour government in the UK to repealing the Troubles Legacy Act in a speech delivered by King Charles following...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has received confirmation from Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, T.D., that a support scheme for farmers in the Cooley Peninsula that were impacted...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the introduction of emergency legislation aimed at stopping student accommodation providers from forcing students to pay for housing during the summer period....
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has said the ban on XL Bully dogs will reduce the number of horrific attacks on the public. The Government today, Friday, 12 July...
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Fianna Fáil in government has introduced and enhanced a range of supports for young people across housing, healthcare, transport and education to help to reduce the cost of living. We...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has called on locals affected by the proposed greenway from Carlingford to Dundalk to make submissions. The North Louth Senator has said many landowners have raised...
Read moreSpeaking after Hilary Benn’s appointment as new Northern Ireland Secretary of State, local senator, Erin McGreehan, said she was hopeful it would lead to the repeal of the controversial Legacy...
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Local Senator and Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed an announcement on details of funding for early learning and childcare services. The announcement...
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Louth Senator and Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Equality, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the announcement from her party colleague, Minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne, that there is a record investment...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed Government approval for legislation that will increase the minimum legal age of sale of tobacco products in Ireland to 21. Senator McGreehan...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the completion of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill in both Houses of the Oireachtas. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced that...
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Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) confirming joint strategic engagement on future collaborations over the coming years between Dundalk Institute of Technology...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan, has welcomed €11,939.62 in funding for Louth public libraries. The funding, under the Dormant Accounts Action Plan, will assist public libraries in reaching out...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has encouraged Louth-based civic society projects with a cross border focus to apply for €1.5 million under the Shared Island Civic Society fund. The funding is...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed €32,568.74 in funding to support 19 Women’s Groups in Louth. Under the initiative, small grants are being provided to assist groups in...
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Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has said the party is committed to supporting rural Ireland, protecting nature and supporting farmers as they continue their work as guardians of our environment....
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has called for further resources to be allocated to dental services in Louth. Senator McGreehan has made the call after figures from the HSE showed there...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the announcement from her party colleague and Minister for Education Norma Foley, on procedures to prevent and address bullying behaviour for primary...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed a progress update from her party colleague and Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien, on the planning measures he introduced three years ago...
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Building of the new county grounds on Dundalk’s inner-relief road is set to go ahead “Great for Louth GAA and great for the county as a whole”. Senator Erin McGreehan...
Read moreMinister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has confirmed to Senator Erin McGreehan that there is work underway to ban the XL Bully dog breed in Ireland and that...
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Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the announcement by her party colleague and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly that 112 new acute hospital beds will be put in place in Our...
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Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has confirmed that she has secured a commitment from her party colleague, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to provide a package of...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator in Louth Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation that €7 million has been allocated to properties in Co Louth under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF)’s latest...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan welcomes commencement of construction of the Narrow Water Bridge Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the commencement of construction of the Narrow Water Bridge. McGreehan said that...
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Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed €472,000 in additional funding for regional and local roads in Co Louth damaged by persistent rainfall over the winter and spring months. Senator McGreehan’s party colleague...
Read moreAlmost €2.5 million for Housing Adaptation Grants in Co Louth will help more people stay in their homes 12% increase in funding for 2024 €74.5m exchequer funding combined with local...
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In a recent statement in the Seanad, Senator Erin McGreehan expressed her support for Ireland’s national carbon farming framework. McGreehan said the framework has potential to empower farmers, foresters and...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the publication by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage of its monthly data on the number of Commencement Notices (residential construction starts) for...
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Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the decision of the country’s leading mobile phone operators to support Minister for Education Norma Foley’s plan for voluntary agreements to keep childhood smartphone free....
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the publication of a framework to digitally transform health services in Ireland and improve access for patients by her party colleague, the Minister for...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation from her party colleague and Minister for Education Norma Foley, that the small schools’ project supporting the sustainability of small rural schools is being...
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Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has said that positive changes have taken place in Irish farming and local farmers are making efforts to protect water quality. She said that engaging with...
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he first social housing scheme printed using 3D technology, unveiled in County Louth this week, is an example of how innovation and ambition can be used to meet housing demand.
Read moreLouth Senator and Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Disability, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the significant expansion of the Free Travel Scheme. From July 29th, people with epilepsy who lose their driving...
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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., opened a new National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) earlier this year. The scheme has a budget of €15m. Reminding...
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Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the allocation of €512,753 in grant funding to support sports clubs across Louth. The funding was announced today by Minister of State for Sport, Physical...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the publication of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No.2) Bill 2024 providing for amendments to the Health Act 2007 and the Nursing Home Support Scheme...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the allocation of €938,444 in funding for repairs and improvement works on rural roads and laneways c The funding, under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), will...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has urged all eligible Co Louth business owners to apply for the Increased Cost of Business Grant (ICOB) worth up to €5,000 before the...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed details of the arrangements to apply for the application of the additional targeted supports for special schools announced in Budget 2024. Special...
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Louth Senator Erin McGreehan welcomed FND Ireland, an organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), to the Oireachtas for a briefing last week. At the briefing, Dr....
Read more150,000 extra children to benefit from nutritious hot meals Remaining schools can now apply to receive Hot School Meals from September Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the expansion...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed Cabinet approval today to amend legislation in order to increase sentences for knife crime. Cabinet approval comes after work done by Fianna Fáil Minister, James...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has encouraged eligible businesses in Louth to apply for Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grants. As part of Budget 2024, signed off by Minister...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator, Erin McGreehan, has asked if newly appointed Taoiseach Simon Harris could be invited to address the Disability Matters Committee. McGreehan, who sits on the Committee and is...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has called for a Commission on the Cost of Doing Business to be established, in tandem with further supporting businesses and protecting workers. Senator McGreehan,...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the opening of a new National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS). The scheme, introduced under Budget 2024, will operate with a budget of...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed funding worth €2.3 million for digital learning and minor building works at Louth schools. In total Minster for Education Foley announced €79 million...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation from her party colleague, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, that his Department has paused agricultural inspections not specifically...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has said improved student supports will take effect from the new academic year, directly helping third level students in Louth. From September, there will...
Read moreLocal Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the convening of focus groups by the Road Safety Authority with teachers and students on a new road safety module for Transition Year, as...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed an additional €6.3m in funding announced today for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) services following a targeted open call. As part...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed proposals by the European Commission to simplify the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP). The European Commission’s proposals change a set of environmental and...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has called for the Government to extend the Waiver scheme for Development levies. The Temporary Development Contribution Waiver Scheme applied for 1 year to all permitted residential...
Read moreSenator Erin McGreehan has this week in the Seanad outlined her position in relation to the Government’s decision to increase the excise duty on fuel. The Senator stated that she...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the completion of works to construct of a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant and supporting infrastructure that will provide wastewater treatment for...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator and Spokesperson for Disability, Erin McGreehan, has said much more needs to be done to tackle the problems and dangers associated with inaccessible transport and infrastructure,...
Read moreFollowing the issuance of interim payments to remaining Tranche 1 applicants of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) last week, a total of 237 farmers in Louth have received over...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has encouraged eligible Louth applicants to apply to a new funding initiative announced to support the development of the all-island bioeconomy. The initiative was announced...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has today welcomed €300,404 under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) for 21 projects across Louth. The...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan, has welcomed details of a new groundbreaking scheme which provides free schoolbooks to Junior Cycle students in post-primary schools in the Free Education Scheme....
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has called for “all possible” diplomatic measures to be explored to bring home the abducted children of Dundalk mother, Mandy Kelly. Kelly’s two sons, five...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation from her party colleague, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, that 112 interim ACRES payments worth over €542,000...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has congratulated two Louth-based applicants for their successful applications for grants being provided for community plans supported through a partnership between philanthropy and Government....
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Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed confirmation from her party colleague, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, that 112 interim ACRES payments worth over €542,000 have...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Erin McGreehan, has said she fears the announcement from Saint John of Gods that it...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the launch of Ireland’s first ever Town Centre First Plans for 26 towns across every county announced today by the Department of...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator in Louth, Erin McGreehan, has said Fianna Fáil in Government is allocating unprecedented funding to women’s health. Since 2020 there has been a huge investment of over...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the opening of the 2024 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme worth €1.5 million. The grant scheme is run in partnership with the Heritage...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has encouraged eligible Louth projects and organisations to apply to the next iteration of the Disability and Participation Awareness Fund, designed to support people...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Erin McGreehan, has encouraged responses to a new public consultation on the United Nations Convention on the...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the announcement of an €18 million Capital Grant Scheme for the Early Learning and Childcare Sector and encouraged childcare services based in...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan, has welcomed new Government funding commitments of over €800 million for Shared Island projects including the construction of the Narrow Water Bridge. Senator McGreehan...
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Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has called for a ‘Yes Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendums on Family and Care on March 8th. Senator McGreehan made the comments as Fianna...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator, Erin McGreehan, has said she is disappointed after meeting with the Minister for Integration, Roderic O’Gorman, about the use of the D Hotel in Drogheda for...
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Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan, has welcomed over €12 million in funding for improving and maintaining regional and local roads across Louth. This is part of a significant investment package...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan, has described new regulations which will allow Local Authorities to utilise CCTV and drone footage for prosecuting illegal dumping as a crucial step forward...
Read moreLocal Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the roll-out of higher education courses for students with an intellectual disability. The courses are to be delivered in 10 higher education...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator in Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed €30,000 in Government funding to develop Dunleer Town Centre. The investment under the Town Centre First (TCF) Plans was announced as...
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Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan, has welcomed €4m in funding for Louth County Council to support the rollout of walking and cycling infrastructure in 2024. This latest allocation means...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator in Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the announcement of a major expansion of degree courses outside the Central Application Office (CAO) process. These degree courses start in...
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Dundalk town, the birth place of Brigid, is shining bright for this years Brigid 1500 national celebrations. St Brihid of Faughart has a very special meaning to the town of...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator in Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed this year’s allocation of over €750,000 in funding for seven marine infrastructure projects in Louth under the Department of Agriculture, Food...
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Fianna Fáil Senator in Louth, Erin McGreehan, has called for financial assistance to be provided to farmers in North Louth severely impacted by floods in the region. Speaking in...
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Fianna Fáil Senator in Louth and Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the implementation of a new code of practice that will introduce the “right to be...
Read moreFianna Fáil Senator in Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed funding of €582,395 for the upgrade and development of community centres across Louth. The announcement under the new Community Centre Investment...
Read moreI have many hopes for 2023. The obvious first is for my family and loved ones that they have good health and happiness. I won’t attempt to give you political...
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A Louth Senator says she “won’t be losing any sleep” over the decision by the Russian government to include her on a sanction list, which bans named individuals from travelling...
Read moreLouth Senator Erin McGreehan said the President “disrespected” Ireland and should “at least” apologise. “An Uachtaráin disrespected our nation and the Office of the Presidency when he published his wife’s...
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