The pact passed in the Dáil last night.
The EU Migration pact has passed in the Dáil by a narrow margin.
TDs voted by 79 votes to 72 last night to opt-in to the pact.
The EU regulations aim to speed up processing times for International Protection applications, and will also give Ireland access to an improved IT system to carry out additional checks.
But Aontú Leader, Meath West TD, Peadar Toibín, doesn't think it will make any difference:
An Offaly Music festival Is Taking Place This Weekend
Edenderry music festival has plenty of local and tribute acts headlining this weekend.
Westmeath Projects Are In Place To Support Ukrainians and IPAs
The proposed projects include an activity group, a homework club and an IT educational support scheme.
Plans In Place To Provide Additional Space In Irish Prisons
Minister Helen McEntee says she is working to increase capacity
Cyclist In Serious Condition After Westmeath Collision
It happened yesterday afternoon.
A Laois GAA Club's Plan Will Commemorate Eoin and Dylan Fitzpatrick
The Laois family of a father and son who died in a road crash in Turkey last year are honouring their memory, by supporting their beloved GAA club.
Tullamore Hospital Presented With Cheque Worth Over €20,000
It was raised during the Big Breakfast Fly-in/Drive-in in Birr last month.
Enoch Burke To Be Released From Prison Today
He's spent 402 days behind bars.
Significant Increase In Midlands Homelessness
It's the first increase in six months.
Comic Book Convention Comes To The Midlands
Comic Book enthusiasts are making their way to the Midlands this weekend.
€1.25m Worth Of Drugs Seized In Athy
€12k worth of cocaine was also seized.
Woman Dies After Collision With A Van In Carlow
Gardaí are investigating the collision.
'Counselling Notes Should Never Be Used In A Rape Case' - Laois Woman
Ellen O'Malley Dunlop says Ireland should follow other jurisdictions.
Nearly €60k Announced To Tackle Literacy In The Midlands
A number of projects around the region will benefit.
TD Blasts Poor Funding For Laois Offaly Youth Services
The services receive the lowest allocation of funding in the country.
Plans Submitted For New Laois Lidl Store
It's expected to create up to 25 full-time jobs.
Nearly €10k Raised To Support Family Of Offaly Parents Who Died This Week
Steve and Geraldine Coughlan passed away within days of each other.
Two Local Authorities Urged To Put Heads Together To Improve Public Transport
Councillors are calling for improvements to be made in Athlone and Monksland.
Art Exhibition Asks People To Share Stories Of Addiction
The event will be held in Laois, next year.
Medical Card Reviews Causing "Undue Stress" - Deputy Troy
A woman in Westmeath is going through such a review despite her daughter having severe intellectual disabilities.
Event For Mental Health Awareness This Evening
A guest speaker will be present.
