Sean Fleming is heading to Franklin later this week.
The Junior Foreign Affairs Minister will be hoping to meet some Laois connections during a trip to the US this week.
Laois Offaly Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming is in the States as part of a week-long venture representing the Government.
That trip will take him to Franklin later this week, which is twinned with the county of Laois.
Deputy Fleming says there's a number of important items on the agenda:
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'Not Around Us' is a joint effort by the council along with Healthy Ireland.
Westmeath County Council To Partner With GAA and Gardaí For Road Safety Campaign
Frank Mescall, Westmeath GAA Chair, believes supporters and players can play a key role in road safety.
Westmeath Student Part Of This Year's Winning BT Young Scientist Bootcamp Group
TY Student at Athlone Community College Toomas Donohoe was part of this years winning group.
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The Independent TD says the county is currently without anyone in these positions.
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Government Is Ignoring Our Ideas To Reduce Transport Emissions- IRHA
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Man in Custody Over JCB Tractor Chase in Carlow
Several Gardaí and members of the public pursued the digger.
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It occurred in Clonminch, Tullamore this morning.
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Westmeath Fitness Instructor Pumping And Spinning For Women In Need
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Parents Facing "Huge Problems" Without Child Disability Network Teams - Brian Stanley
The Independent rep is pointing to a deficit in resources available for the teams.
€16m Automated Steel Fabrication Plant Brings 62 Jobs To Laois
The Portlaoise facility is expected to play a major role in the delivery of housing around the State.
Offaly Nutritionist Gives Advice For Lent
Going sugar - free is one of the most popular lenten pursuits.
Westmeath County Council Initiate Smoke - Free Campaign
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in Ireland.
Longford-Westmeath TD Hits Out At Insurance Policies
It comes as people have been turned away from driving tests.
Laois TD Says Mental Health Service In County Needs More Funding
Brian Stanley is calling on more funding for Save Our Sons And Daughters which provides services in Laois.
