It requires the development of canals and flood plains.
The Midlands must look further afield for solutions to local flooding problems.
That's the call from one Laois councillor, who's calling on her local authority to examine how other countries deal with the issue.
Cllr Aisling Moran is suggesting a Dutch model, which would see canals or flood plains being developed beside rivers that flood regularly.
She says the Room for the River project is just one option local authorities could consider.
Laois Leisure Centres To See €1.7m Investment
This investment will boost the 'quality of life aspect' for locals.
Westmeath Credit Union Now Offering Affordable Retrofit Loans
Just under 65,000 people are serviced in the region.
64% Of People Exceeding Alcohol Limit Said They Were Going To Drive
It comes as a new RSA pilot project showcased the figures.
Laois Financial planner Gives Investment Advice Following Trumps Tariffs
Some retaliation on the tariffs have been seen already.
Firefighters Attend Westmeath Bog Fire
A local councilor is warning of the dangers.
Kildare Man Receives Life Sentence For Murder
The mother of his victim has spoken out.
Gardaí Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
The collision happened in Portarlington.
Hold Onto Investments Following Stock Market Crash - Laois Financial Planner
Shane Tobin is the Chief Executive of True Wealth in Portlaoise.
RSA Pilot Project Finds Over Half Of People Who Exceeded Alcohol Limit Intended To Drive
The pilot project launched at Electric Picnic and the Ploughing Championships last year.
Laois County Council Sets Target Of Delivering Over 1,000 New Homes
New Chief Executive of Laois County Council Michael Rainey believes it can be achieved.
North Midlands Region May Benefit From "Collective Strength" In Mortgage Market
North Midlands Credit Union is joining the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme.
Revenue Seize Over €400k Of Contraband Across Midlands, Dublin And Rosslare
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Electric Picnic Officially Sold Out
The Laois music festival is expecting a full crowd as tickets sell out.
Westmeath Link Road Closed Until Next Month
The closure is on the Robinson Link Road from April 7th to May 2nd.
Emergency Services Attend Westmeath Crash
The incident occured at around 1.20pm yesterday.
New Housing Development Approved For Midlands
The development has been approved for the Slí An Choiste estate in Monksland.
High Noon - One Last Chance For Electric Picnic Tickets
The final round of public sale tickets will go on sale at 12pm today.
Laois School Wins National Green Schools Challenge Award
Portlaoise's Scoil Chríost Rí took home the title of Sustainable Travel School of the Year.
Midlands Companies Can Save Big By Becoming More Lean And More Green - Offaly TD
Fianna Fail's Tony McCormack is pointing a cost and energy saving course at the LOETB
Local Authority Looking At Double Bypass For Laois Town
Councillors in Laois are concerned Mountmellick will struggle to develop without the work.
