The facility shut down in 2020.
The Tánaiste says he'd like to think the State will be in a position to provide funding to Longford County Council for the loss of Lough Ree Power Station.
The facility in Lanesborough closed in 2020, resulting in a five-year loss of rates of €1.2 million per annum.
In the four years since, the Government has provided funding of the same amount to the local authority.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin says the State should be in a position to do that again next year:
Doubtful Recent Attack On Hezbollah Will Lead To Israeli Invasion Of Lebanon Says Security Analyst
Over 2,000 were in injured after thousands of pagers exploded.
Health Minister Wants To See 16 Year Olds Included In Free Contraception Plan
It's currently available free to women aged 17 to 35.
Laois Couple Defy The Odds With Land Locked Beach Resort
The facility has been operational for a year.
"No Serious Injuries" During Three Lough Ree Call-Outs On Sunday
The RNLI assisted seven people who got into difficulty on Sunday.
Ploughing Day Two Offering Fashion Shows And Sheep Shearing
The weather has by-far been the stand-out event so far.
Gardaí Investigating Offaly Bus Crash Which Saw Multiple People Hospitalised
A number of passengers were taken to hospital after the incident.
Offaly Local Property Tax Unchanged After Sinn Féin Proposal Turned Down
Sinn Féin had suggest cutting the tax by 5%.
Missing Laois Woman Found "Safe And Well"
She had been missing since Friday.
RTÉ Can Win Back Favour By Showing More Championship GAA Matches - Mullooly
Some games were only available on the GAA Go app last year.
Agri Minister To Review Support Scheme For Farmers Affected
Many farmers saw their silage lost due to heavy rainfall last summer.
Offaly Family Claim €500,000 In Lotto Prize
The family syndicate won on an All Cash Extravaganza scratch card.
Doctors Call For A Ban On Sale Of Semi-Synthetic Cannabis
The College of Psychiatrists says the substance is leading to a rise in young people seeking addiction services.
Wall Displays Names Of Those Who Passed Away Following Farming Accidents
A charity dedicated to supporting families after a farm accident is displaying the wall at this year's National Ploughing Championships.
Laois Sees Largest Fall In Number Of Empty Shops
Two midlands counties are below the national average for commercial vacancy rate.
Slight Reduction In Midlands Electricity Bills Last Year - CSO
Gas bills, however, saw a significant increase in 2023.
President Officially Opens National Ploughing Championships In Laois
The major agri-event kicked off in Laois today.
Fianna Fáil Poll At A "Historic Low" Among Farmers
Farmers want to see a new rural-focused party.
Calls On Government To Do More For 'Bog Based Roads' In Offaly
Bog roads can need more frequent repair works.
Two Midlands Secondary Schools To Add New Leaving Cert Subject
43 schools around the country will see the addition of the subject.
Drunk Driver 'Five Times Over Legal Limit' Arrested In Offaly
They were stopped by Gardaí assisting at the Banagher Horse Fair.
