Third Offaly Fianna Fáil Councillor Puts Name Forward For General Election

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  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

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• Two Midlands Secondary Schools To Add New Leaving Cert Subject

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• Drunk Driver 'Five Times Over Legal Limit' Arrested In Offaly

  They were stopped by Gardaí assisting at the Banagher Horse Fair.

• Gardaí Appeal For Help In Finding Missing Laois Woman

  She's been missing since last Friday.

• Calls For More Rural Representation In Westmeath Town's Transport Plan

  The draft includes car journey alternatives and supporting integration with the Greenway.

• Independent Ireland Agri Policy Disregards Re-Wetting Of Boglands

  The plan would also see €1b set aside for a Minister of Fisheries.

• Tánaiste Insists No By Elections Planned Before General Election

  Minister Martin also wants to see the current Government remain in place until February.

• Education, Action, And Observation Prioritised In Offaly Bog Protection Project

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• "Year On Year Underfunding" Is Selling Students Short - TUS President Vincent Cunnane

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• More Than 1,300 People Waiting Over 18 Months For Hospital Appointments In The Midlands

  The highest figure in the region comes in the Regional Hospital Mullingar.

• Over 250 Cases Of People Not Turning Up To Their Driving Test Across The Midlands

  The fees retained from no-shows in the region amounts to €15,000.

• State Looking At Measures To Support Businesses In Budget 2025

  Groups around the country have been calling for the reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector.

• Major Westmeath Wastewater More Than Halfway To Being Complete

  The upgrade is worth €114m.

• 'Indian Summer' Expected This Week

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• Laois Gardaí Arrest Two Motorists For Driving Under The Influence

  Both arrests were made on the motorway over the weekend.

• Taoiseach Confident Fine Gael Can Retain Laois Seat In General Election

  The seat had been long-held by Charlie Flanagan.