Midlands News from Monday, September 16th, 2024
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Calls For More Rural Representation In Westmeath Town's Transport Plan
The draft includes car journey alternatives and supporting integration with the Greenway.
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Independent Ireland Agri Policy Disregards Re-Wetting Of Boglands
The plan would also see €1b set aside for a Minister of Fisheries.
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Tánaiste Insists No By Elections Planned Before General Election
Minister Martin also wants to see the current Government remain in place until February.
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Education, Action, And Observation Prioritised In Offaly Bog Protection Project
A new initiative is being launched at Lough Boora Discovery Park.
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"Year On Year Underfunding" Is Selling Students Short - TUS President Vincent Cunnane
The President of TUS says funding increases have been cancelled out by inflation.
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More Than 1,300 People Waiting Over 18 Months For Hospital Appointments In The Midlands
The highest figure in the region comes in the Regional Hospital Mullingar.
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State Looking At Measures To Support Businesses In Budget 2025
Groups around the country have been calling for the reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector.
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Over 250 Cases Of People Not Turning Up To Their Driving Test Across The Midlands
The fees retained from no-shows in the region amounts to €15,000.
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Major Westmeath Wastewater More Than Halfway To Being Complete
The upgrade is worth €114m.
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'Indian Summer' Expected This Week
High temperatures are on the way.
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Laois Gardaí Arrest Two Motorists For Driving Under The Influence
Both arrests were made on the motorway over the weekend.
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Taoiseach Confident Fine Gael Can Retain Laois Seat In General Election
The seat had been long-held by Charlie Flanagan.
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Man Due In Court After Kildare Gun Seizure
The shotgun has also been sent for further analysis.