A vacant caravan park in Geashill is being used to house refugees.
The Tánaiste doesn't believe housing Ukrainian refugees in mobile homes is going to work as a long-term solution to the accommodation crisis.
A vacant caravan park in Geashill is being used for families who have fled Ukraine.
Leo Varadkar says it works as a temporary measure but believes there is a need for a major increase in the supply of housing:
Almost 20,000 Remain Without Power Across Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath
ESB crews are working to restore electricity to thousands of homes across the midlands.
Over 400 Patients On Trolleys Nationwide
Almost 300 are in Emergency Departments.
Median Rate Of Home Ownership In The Midlands Is 39%
Offaly has the highest rate of home ownership in the region.
Offaly Business Offers Free Food To Emergency Services
Emergency service workers in Tullamore can avail of a free meal.
Offaly County Council To Raise Palestinian Flag
A Sinn Fein Councillor brought the motion to an MD meeting.
Gardaí Turn To Public Over Missing Westmeath Teen
Nicole Doyle was reported missing on Tuesday.
Uisce Éireann Working To Get Water Back In Midlands
Approximately 60,000 people nationally are without water.
Storm Eowyn Live: Emergency Crews Working To Clear Midlands Roads Of Trees And Debris
Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath will remain under a weather warning until at least 4pm today.
LA Fires: Midlands Man Voices Concern Over Homeless Numbers
Martin Nolan says he's seeing a huge number of people's lives turned upside down.
Rock Legend Billy Mac Calls Time On Broadcasting Career
The Midlands 103 DJ has been a fixture on the airwaves for decades.
Department Of Enterprise Has A Plan For Dealing With Trump - Minister Burke
The new US President has said he is happy to place tariff's on goods from the EU.
Offaly Woman Finds First Dates Love In Her 80s
Lorraine and Stan share an interest in the arts and social media
Midlands MEP Lands EU Housing Role
Ciaran Mullooly will be part of the EU's efforts to resolve the housing crisis.
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke Keeps Enterprise Portfolio
The new Taoiseach Micheal Martin named his Cabinet this afternoon.
Petition To Prevent Deportation Of Family In Laois Almost At Target
Over 1,700 have signed the petition so far.
Losing A Loved One To Speeding Crash Is "Horrendous" - Former Garda
It follows calls for Google to remove alerts for Garda speed cams and checkpoints.
Prepping For Eowyn: As It Happened
Storm Éowyn hits the Midlands from the early hours of Friday morning with gusts in excess of 130km/h.
Calls For Filter Lane In Westmeath Town To Prevent Traffic "Choking"
There has been ongoing issued for the last eight years.
Meals On Wheels Revival Meeting In Laois Town Postponed Due To Weather
It will be rescheduled for a later date.
Solar Energy Scheme Could Save Westmeath Schools €1,000
The programme is funded through the Climate Action Fund.
