Longford's Niall Donlon has attended the Fianna Fáil #FFArdFheis continuously since he was 14yrs old. Never missed missed one in 61 years. An honour to have him accompany me today and of course he was delighted to meet with Bertie again

The new junior ministers are unveiled – who's in, who’s out and why?
The Enterprise Committee hears strong views on the mandatory retirement age.
How can the multi-billion euro black market in people smuggling be broken up?

Joe Flaherty Senator Marie Sherlock Mick Barry TD Claire Scott

🎙️ Tune in tonight for an engaging discussion on Late Debate RTÉ Radio 1 at 10pm!

I'll joining Mick Barry TD, Senator Marie Sherlock, and Claire Scott from the SundayTimes.

#LateDebate #RTÉRadio1 📻✨

Work crews dismantling another over the top ring of steel from around Leinster House this evening. Traffic chaos early in the day and several businesses and many workers discommoded. Hard to justify to small businesses plaqued with crime & anti social behaviour on a daily basis

Decent crowd Pearse Park for Longford GAA v Meath GAA Leinster C'ship clash. Granard GFC Darren Gallagher poised for action and the home side staying in touch but trailing by 5pts with 23 mins gone. 0-03 to 0-08.

Hon Da Slashers!
Great to see Marty Morrissey honour the famous Longford Slashers All Ireland winning ladies team as part of the LATE LATE SHOW GAA special with a live link-up from Michael Fay Park

St Patrick's Day greetings
Best wishes on national feast day to all who count Longford as their home, be they here or abroad.
Not withstanding rain we're looking forward to 4 parades - Longford 1pm; Lanesboro 2.30pm; Ballymahon & Ballinamuck 4pm.
#LongfordAbú

Weather for ducks

Oompa Loompa for World Book Day. Never has she looked mote like her father!

Excellent news this evening with confirmation that the HSE has decided to approve reimbursement of the drug, Vutrisiran, under a managed access protocol. Excellent news for small cohort of people battling a uniquely Irish condition known as Donegal Amy. Mary Butler TD

Lighthearted moment Pears Pk for Longford GAA v London GAA NFL clash. Top scorer (1-3), Daniel Mimnagh couldn't get to a pass & told those of us close enough in stand he's 'getting too old.' A London supporter told him come into the stand as he'd do them less damage there!