September 27, 2017
Laois TD Claims Broadband Plan Is A Mess
A Laois TD says the Government’s made a mess of the National Broadband Plan. Sinn Féin Communications Spokesperson Brian Stanley says that despite the scheme … Read More
September 27, 2017
Rainfall Warning Issued For Ireland
A status yellow rainfall warning is in effect across the entire country. Met Éireann says accumulations of between 25mm and 40mm are expected up until 10pm … Read More
September 27, 2017
Burglars Disturbed By Homeowner During Offaly Ransacking
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a house was ransacked in Tullamore. Three men who broke into a home in the Thornsberry Estate area at … Read More
September 27, 2017
Tillage Farmers Hammered By Poor Weather – Westmeath Senator
A Westmeath senator says local tillage farmers have taken a hammering in the past two years. Paul Daly made the comments as the Oireachtas Agriculture … Read More
September 27, 2017
Partner Of Former Athlone Garda To Give Evidence At Tribunal
The partner of a former Athlone garda is due to give evidence before the Disclosures Tribunal this morning. This section of the tribunal is focused … Read More
September 27, 2017
Taoiseach Needs Act On Property Tax Pledge – Barry Cowen
Fianna Fail’s Housing Spokesperson says the Taoiseach should “put up or shut up” in his wishes to freeze property tax rates. Offaly TD Barry Cowen … Read More
September 27, 2017
Moran Defends Efforts To Tackle Flooding
OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran is strongly defending the Government’s efforts to address flooding. The Longford Westmeath Independent Alliance TD made the comments during a … Read More
September 26, 2017
Permission Sought For 12 New Houses In Laois Village
Permission is being sought for twelve new houses in a Laois village. De Bhal Construction has lodge an application with the county council for eight … Read More
September 26, 2017
Garda Sgt Tells Tribunal About “Disturbing” Letter To Children’s Minister
A Garda Sergeant has told the Disclosures Tribunal she found a letter sent to the Children’s Minister about her ‘disturbing’. She says the letter alleges … Read More
September 26, 2017
Naughten Hails Significant Milestone As Two Bids Battle For Broadband Plan
Two bids are in the running for the contract to roll out the National Broadband Plan. The Department of Communications has confirmed it received the … Read More
September 26, 2017
Bruton Defends Building Quality Of Schools With Fire Safety Concerns
The Education Minister insists that five schools with fire safety concerns have been built to the highest standards. Richard Bruton’s being questioned at the Oireachtas … Read More
September 26, 2017
Man Arrested During Kildare Triple Murder Investigation
A man’s been arrested in connection with a triple murder investigation in Co Kildare 30 years ago. 20-year-old Barbara Doyle and her nieces Mary Ellen … Read More
September 26, 2017
Nolan Challenges Taoiseach To Secure Post Office Network
An Offaly TD is challenging the Taoiseach to stand up for the An Post network. Sinn Fein’s rural affairs spokesperson Carol Nolan claims that as … Read More
September 26, 2017
Glanbia Seeks Permission For Major Extension In Portlaoise
Planning permission is being sought for an upgrade of Glanbia’s facilities in Portlaoise. The company has lodged an application with Laois County Council for a … Read More
September 26, 2017
Ten Thefts From Cars In Westmeath Estate In One Night
Gardaí are investigating thefts from 10 cars in one housing estate over one night in Mullingar. The incidents occurred in Glenmore Wood in the town … Read More
September 26, 2017
Gardaí In Athlone Investigating Spate Of Burglaries
Gardaí in Athlone are investigating a spate of burglaries in the past few days. The county council depot on Grace Park Road was broken into … Read More
September 26, 2017
Cash And Jewellery Stolen In Series Of Offaly Burglaries
Gardaí are appealing for information following a series of burglaries in Co. Offaly where cash and jewellery were taken. The two most recent incidents occurred … Read More
September 26, 2017
Irish Water Fined Over Pollution In Laois
Irish Water has been fined €5,000 over levels of sewage pollution at a treatment plant in Co. Laois. The company, which was prosecuted by the … Read More
September 26, 2017
Taoiseach Doesn’t Want Dramatic Property Tax Rise
The Taoiseach has come out against a dramatic rise in the local property tax. The market value of houses is due to be reviewed in … Read More
September 26, 2017
Fire Safety At Westmeath School On Oireachtas Committee’s Agenda
The Education Minister will face questions at an Oireachtas Committee today on fire safety in schools. It comes after breaches in standards were found at … Read More