A Labour Senator is underlining the importance of the project to the local community.
Construction on a long-awaited hospital in Athy is expected to begin in early 2025.
The replacement Community Nursing Unit at St. Vincent's Hospital in the town received planning permission in September of last year.
It will include 92 beds, and is set to be developed in two phases.
Labour Kildare South Senator, Mark Wall, says there is a pressing need for the facility to be completed:
Offaly County Council Admits Providing Traveller Group Housing Can Be "Challenging"
The local authority has laid out the Draft Traveller Accommodation Programme for 2025-2029.
Court Hears How Teenager Posted Murder Aftermath Video Of Offaly Woman On Snapchat
Ms. Woodnutt's husband also delivered his victim impact statement today.
Major Developments To Westmeath GAA Club To Cost €1m
Their plans include new pitches and new training areas.
Calls For Dog Breeding Ban As Shelters Overwhelmed
Many of the dogs being surrendered are young.
€360k Worth Of Drugs Seized In Athlone
The drugs were discovered during a search of parcels.
Junior Foreign Affairs Minister To Visit Laois' US Twin
Sean Fleming is heading to Franklin later this week.
827 Prisoners Waiting For Addiction Counselling Services
Over 160 of those are in the midlands prisons.
Investigation Launched Into Westmeath Water Supply Disruption
Reports have been made from one town and the surrounding area.
Tullamore 'Buzzing' To Host Annual Convention
The conference will have multiple events throughout the week.
Joe Biden Will Be 'Missed By Irish People' - Junior Foreign Affairs Minister
Mr. Biden has announced the decision to step away from the US Presidential Election race.
New Offaly Link Road To Be Developed
It follows the signing of a new contract to progress the project.
Under-Reporting Of Near-Misses High On Agenda As Farm Safety Week Kicks Off
The annual event will run until this Friday.
Family Of Missing Laois Teen Concerned For His Wellbeing
He's been missing since Friday.
Expensive Piece Of Jewellery Recovered By Westmeath Gardaí
Two arrests have been made in relation to the incident.
Over 1,900 Dwellings Commenced In The Midlands In The First Half Of 2024
Nationally, that figure reaches more than 33,000.
Forest Fest Kicks Off In Laois Today
There is something for everyone at this weekends festival.
Enoch Burke Has Failed To Convince A High Court Judge To Hear His Application To Set Aside A Court Order
The court order is refraining him from attending a Westmeath School.
People Of The Midlands Warned To Watch For Bogus Callers
Gardaí are urging people to always check for ID.
€73,000 In Communities Integration Funding Granted To Midlands
Projects across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath have received funding.
Water Outages Impacting Laois Town
People are complaining that Uisce Éireann did not communicate the issue well with them.
