October 19, 2017
Pension Inequalities “Regrettable” – Penrose
A Longford Westmeath Labour TD says his party will support a Fianna Fáil motion tonight to address state pension inequalities. Willie Penrose told the Dáil that … Read More
October 18, 2017
Fianna Fáil Calls For Better Pay And Conditions For Defence Forces
A Fianna Fail TD is urging the government to improve pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces. Earlier this month PDFORRA contacted the … Read More
October 18, 2017
Driving Test Delays Are Being Addressed – Minister
A junior minister says he has been assured that steps are being taken to tackle long driving test delays. According to figures from the Road … Read More
October 18, 2017
Laois TD Calls On Government To Fix Pension Inequalities
A Laois Fianna Fáil TD says wriggle room can be found to ensure that everyone gets their full state pension. Sean Fleming’s party has tabled … Read More
October 18, 2017
Midlands Hospital One Of The Most Overcrowded In The Country
Tullamore Hospital is one of the most overcrowded in the country this afternoon. According to the INMO, there are 34 people awaiting admission to the … Read More
October 18, 2017
1,700 In Laois Without Water
Seventeen-hundred people are without water in Rathdowney. Irish Water says the public supply has been hit by a power outage at the Galmoy treatment plant … Read More
October 18, 2017
Midlands Still Badly Hit By Eir Outages
Eir says 110,000 customers remain without broadband, telephone and mobile services. The company says the Midlands and south west continue to be the worst affected … Read More
October 18, 2017
Man Charged Over Laois Crime Spree Due In Court
A Laois man accused of carrying out a crime spree is due in court today. The 31 year old is facing charges relating to alleged … Read More
October 18, 2017
Efforts Continue To Restore Power In Midlands
Efforts will resume today to restore power to around 1,700 properties in the Midlands. Over 100,000 homes and businesses across the country are without electricity … Read More
October 17, 2017
County Councils Say Normal Service Has Resumed
The County Councils in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath announced this evening they have resumed normal service. A number of roads across the Midlands were impassable … Read More
October 17, 2017
Over 6,000 Homes Still Without Power
Over 6 thousand homes in the Midlands remain without power this afternoon. The worst affected in areas of Ferbane, Mountmellick, Birr, Tullamore, Athlone and Portlaoise. … Read More
October 17, 2017
Body Taken From Shannon In Athlone
A man’s body has been taken from the River Shannon in Athlone. The remains were found earlier this morning near Athlone Boat Club. It follows … Read More
October 17, 2017
Thousands Still Without Power In Midlands
Nine-thousand properties across the Midlands are waiting to have their power restored after Storm Ophelia. The worst affected areas locally include Mountmellick, Birr, Ferbane, Tullamore, … Read More
October 17, 2017
Public Needs More Education On Weather Warnings – OPW Minister
OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran believes the public needs to be better educated about the implications of weather warnings. Met Éireann issued a status red alert during … Read More
October 17, 2017
Van Stolen After Burglary At Offaly Business
Gardaí are investigating a burglary and theft of a van in Co. Offaly. A man was seen outside Arden Precision in Tullamore at around half … Read More
October 17, 2017
Storm Damage Hits Eir Services In Midlands
Approximately 30,000 eir customers are without broadband, telephone and mobile services as result of Storm Ophelia. The telecoms company says the ex-hurricane delivered unprecedented levels … Read More
October 16, 2017
People Told To Stay Indoors Until Storm Passes
Gardaí are urging the public to stay indoors while Storm Ophelia passes northwards through the country. Damaging gusts are expected to persist in parts while … Read More
October 16, 2017
ESB Dealing With Unprecedented Power Outages
ESB is describing the scale of power outages as “unprecedented”. Thousands of properties across the Midlands are among around 360,000 nationwide without electricity and that … Read More
October 16, 2017
Irish Rail Cancels All Remaining Services Today
Irish Rail has cancelled all remaining departures today. Services are expected to resume tomorrow morning although this is dependent on any fallen trees, debris or … Read More
October 16, 2017
Schools To Stay Closed On Tuesday
Schools are to remain closed tomorrow due to Storm Ophelia. The Department of Education says the decision has been made following careful consideration by the … Read More