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Tuesday, 25 February 2025 08:21

A Longford Westmeath TD is speaking out on the issue.

Driving test wait times in the midlands are being branded as "completely unacceptable" by Longford Westmeath TD, Sorca Clarke.

New stats from the RSA show 5,700 people are currently waiting to take their test across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.

Just under 2,700 are waiting in Westmeath, there's 1,906 in Offaly, and just under 1,200 in Laois.

Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Sean Canney says 70 new testers have been added to the system:

Enterprise Minister Downplays Government's Ability To Help On Home Heating Oil

The Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is cautioning against big Budget 2027 expectations.
Midlands Prison Hit By Mass Overdose Incident

The Irish Prison Service says its working with the HSE after a reported toxic drug drone drop off.
Offaly Man To Complete Marathon Challenge In Honour of Ashling Murphy

John Healy is set to complete his 26th marathon to support the Ashling Murphy Memorial Foundation.
Recruitment Of First-Ever Professors For Ireland's Technological Universities Launched

The initiative was launched by Minister James Lawless.
Minister For Rural And Community Development Marks Two Official Openings And Launches In Laois

Dara Calleary visited Durrow in Laois on Wednesday.
Offaly Soccer Club Granted Planning Permission For Facility Expansion

Paddy Maloney Park in Edenderry is set to improve its facilities.
Offaly TD Warns Garda Protection For TDs Could Affect Public Access

Michael Healy Rae was attached in Dublin earlier this week.
People in Laois Facing Extended Water Outage Today

Uisce Eireann says it's working to repair the issue in Portlaoise and its surrounding areas.

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