Ireland News » Longford News Ireland » Longford » Government: 'Crippling and killing families': Longford senator urges national crackdown on drug debt intimidation
News channel or source: https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/crime-courts/crippling-and-killing-families-longford-senator-urges-national-crackdown-on-drug-debt-intimidation-9305422
Published on: Friday 23 October 2026
Longford senators Joe Flaherty and Paraic Brady are calling for stronger action against drug-related intimidation and criminal activity, raising concerns over families being threatened over debts ...
News Ireland » Longford » Government: Macra warns of tillage succession crisis as 676 farmers exit in 2026
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/macra-warns-of-tillage-succession-crisis-as-676-farmers-exit-in-2026/ar-AA2e2SaJ
Published on: Sunday 11 October 2026
The massive decline in the number of farmers with tillage in 2026 highlights the urgent need to make tillage a viable and attractive sector for the next generation of young trained farmers.