The brand new Electoral Commission are conducting a review.
There will need to be at least 171 TDs in the next general election.
That's according to lecturer of political geography at NUI Maynooth and Laois' Dr Adrian Kavanagh, as the Electoral Commission are reviewing constituency boundaries.
These boundaries include electoral areas for Dáil, General and European Parliament elections.
Dr Kavanagh says population growth will influence the review,
Ireland Needs To Be Prepared For Hybrid Warfare - Westmeath Security Analyst
Senior Irish cabinet members have recently insisted Ireland needs to increase it's defence spending.
People of the Midlands Advised Not To Pack Away Raincoats Just Yet
The coming week is forecast to be windy and wet.
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Borrowing Framework In TUS Athlone
This would aid accommodation for colleges.
Laois Deputy Underlines Value Of Health Centres After HSE Update
A number of communities in Laois are looking at an immediate future without a primary care centre.
IPAV Argues For Housing Developer Tax Incentives
Fresh questions are being asked about the government's ability to solve the housing crisis.
Future Of Westmeath Asylum Seeker Accommodation Centre Cast Into Doubt After Adjourned Hearing
The site in Lissywollen has been the subject of protest and objection over the course of 2024.
Legal Notices Served To Midlands Households Over 'Dodgy Boxes'
Illegal streaming services can be linked to organised crime.
Ireland Can No Longer Hide Behind Neutrality To Protect Itself - Security Analyst
Westmeath's Declan Power wants the State to spend more on defence.
Higher Education Minister To Look Into TUS Athlone Accommodation
Students have struggled with finding accommodation for several years.
Hundreds Join 'Justice For Joe' March In Laois
The Director of Public Prosecutions is appealing the sentence given to Joe Drennan's killer.
Mullingar Matchmaker Shares Her Top Online Dating Tips
Mullingar's Mairead Loughman from Matchmaker HQ says communication is key
44 Historic Midlands Buildings To Receive State Funding
It comes from the Government's Built Heritage Investment Scheme.
€46.2m Invested in Midlands Regional Roads Network
Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien says it's essential for maintaining connectivity.
Turn2Me Launch Free Online Monthly Support Group For Midlands Parents
The service runs on the second Wednesday of every month until January 2026.
Preferred Option For N4 Road Development Project In Westmeath Published
Westmeath County Council have moved the project to the design phase.
"Who Is The Genius Who Came Up With The Stripes?" - Laois TD Slams New Speed Limit Signs
Brian Stanley believes too many people are left confused over the meaning of the new speed limit signs.
Offaly Family Raise €200k In Two Days For Daughters Life Saving Treatment
"Together for Fiadh" is to raise funds for a life-saving treatment in the US for five year old Fiadh Ronan.
Midlands Production Company Up For Award At Tonight's IFTAS
'Wrecker' by Offaly 'mixed bag media' is up for a nomination in tonight's ceremony in Dublin.
M7 Stone Throwers "Need To Be Taken Out Of Society" - Irish Road Haulage Association
IRHA President Ger Hyland wants the perpetrators met the harshest possible consequences.
Laois Senator Rails Against Suggestion Revenue Will Tax First Responder Vehicles
Maria McCormack does not believe first responders use their vehicles for personal use.
