Westmeath's Declan Power wants the State to spend more on defence.
Ireland's lack of military defence preparedness is being described as "unconscionable".
It follows comments by Tánaiste Simon Harris at the Munich Security Conference that this country must increase defence spending amid escalating threats worldwide.
Security and defence analyst, Mullingar's Declan Power, says neutrality is not an excuse to remain "defenceless":
Housing Campaign Group Want Beefed Up Vacant Homes Grant
The price of a house in the midlands jumped over 10% in the last year.
SIPTU To Ballot Members At Bord Na Mona Recycling Over Strike Action
The company employs people in the Midlands.
Motorists Should Use Common Sense Instead Of Reduced Speed Limits - Fergus McDonnell
A local speed limit reduction is being debated on the R400 road from Rhode to Rochfortbridge.
Laois Residents In Narrow Escape From Serious Blaze
Two men have been hospitalised from the fire.
Emergency Services Attend Laois Fire
The blaze broke out this morning at an apartment complex in Portarlington.
Irish Rail Advise Passengers In Midlands Of 'Significant Disruption" To Services
It's due to mechanical faults on the line.
Midlands Prisons Well Over Capacity
Both Portlaoise Prison and Midlands Prison are over 100% capacity on a daily basis.
Rates Are There To Fund A Business-Supporting Council - John Leahy
The independent rep is underlining the value of commercial rates.
House Prices Rising In Midlands
Nationally, prices are up by 8.7%
26 Nominations For Offaly Person Of The Year And Unsung Hero Of Offaly Awards
The award ceremony will be held in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore.
Sexual Health Education Needed - TUS Athlone Sexual Health Manager
Sexually transmitted infections saw a major rise in 2023.
Cabin Style Homes May Not Require Planning Permission
It's hoped this will provide more housing options.
Proposed Tourist Tax In Dublin Could Benefit Midlands - Offaly TD
The Department of Tourism claim there are no plans to bring in a tourist tax.
Registration Now Open for Mullingar's Darkness Into Light Walk
The annual walk is taking place on Saturday, May 10th, at 4:15am in Mullingar.
Insurance Reform Needed Urgently -Cynthia Ní Mhurchú
It follows a 137% spike last year in the number of drivers caught driving without insurance in Laois and Offaly.
Emergency Services At The Scene Of Offaly Crash
The road is closed off.
Westmeath Gardaí Investigating String Of Burglaries
Two of the break - ins happened in Athlone and one in Mullingar.
Ukranians Numbers Fleeing War In Midlands Increases
Westmeath has the highest number of beneficiaries at 2,870.
Offaly Councillor Hits Out At Local Authority Over Broken Street Lights
Councillor Noel Cribbin claims the problem existed long before storm Éowyn's damage.
Highly Likely Ireland Would Contribute To Ukraine Peace Force - Cathal Berry
Portarlington's Cathal Berry believes it's possible Ireland could get involved.
