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  The event is being held in Germany.

• Oireachtas Committee On Infrastructure And National Development Plan Release First Report

  Laois TD Sean Fleming is head of the committee.

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  HIQA are continuing to apologising for neglect staff shortages in Emeis Ireland homes.

• Mary Lou McDonald Not Likely To Run For President

  The Sinn Fein leader is ruling herself out of the race.

• House Worth €800k To Be Sold In Raffle

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• Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Teen

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• Both Teens Charged Over 'Slammer Gun' Incident Granted Bail

  Both teenagers have been granted bail under strict conditions.

• Longford Westmeath TD Welcomes 'Right To Be Forgotten' Bill

  The bill which makes sure insurance companies can't discriminate against people who've had cancer. 

• Average House Price in Midlands Now Over €260k

  New figures from DNG's latest Residential Price Review shows the current cost stands at €261,021.

• Former AGSI Chief 'Profoundly Distressed’ By Vile Messages 'Filled With Hate'

  Former General Secretary of AGIS Antoinette Cunningham has revealed in court how "blatantly false, vile social media attacks" left her feeling profound distress and helplessness.

• HSA Records Lowest Levels Of Workplace Deaths In 35 Years

  The HSA will host safety demos at National Ploughing Championships in Offaly.

• Midlands TD Calls For Five Year Fund For An Post

  The Irish Postmaster's Union wants €15m a year to effectively run the service.

• Investigation Underway Into Oil Spill On Laois Lake

  The incident was reported at Kilminchy Lake.

• Midlands HAP Tenants Continue To Be "Locked Out Of The Market'

  The Simon Communities latest report shows there's no properties available to rent under the scheme.

• Fire Services Attend Scene Of Fire In Offaly

  It broke out in Bracknagh this afternoon.

• All Around Training Can Improve Workplace Culture - Offaly Workplace Consultant

  Six female paramedics have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and bullying in the National Ambulance Service.

• New Farm Advisory Service For Farmers Welcomed - Maria Walsh

  The Midlands MEP says it's a positive for farmers mental health but that the fight isn't over to reverse a slash to CAP funding.

• 2.5km Of Water Mains Set To Be Upgraded In Westmeath

  Construction will start at the beginning of August.

• Events Being Held In Offaly Libraries For Pride Festival

  Libraries across the county are joining the second edition of Offaly Pride which starts today.

• Second Teenager Charged Over Westmeath Firearm Incident

  The charge relates to an incident in Mullingar on Monday.