Midlands News from Thursday, November 13th, 2025
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Midlands Autism Group Calls For Action As 16,000 Children Await Assessments
The figure has grown since the first quarter of the year.
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Westmeath Heritage Park Awarded Funding Under Rural Tourism Fund
Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park is among 11 projects to receive supports.
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Blooming Minds Circle Creates Community For Neurodivergent Children In Laois
Blooming Minds Circle formed last January.
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Weather Warning Issued For 13 Counties
County's in Leinster are under warning from 11am tomorrow.
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Midlands MEP Slams EU Commission Over Lack Of Support For Farmers
CAP reform will cut Pillar 2 funding for rural and agricultural projects.
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Housing Committee To Hold Minister Accountable Over New Plan
''Delivering Homes, Building Communities" plan was announced this morning.
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Laois Town Hit By Flooding
Concerns are mounting over possible damage due to this weekend's forecast.
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Communities Invited to Apply for New Peatlands and Natura Grants
Closing date for submission of applications is 9th January 2026
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Calls Grow To Keep Survivors Counselling Notes Confidential
Under existing rules, a victim’s counselling notes can be introduced as evidence in sexual assault trials.
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Sinn Fein Party Member Expelled After Partner Arrested In Laois
Her partner, a man in his 30s remains in Garda custody in Laois.
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HIQA Report Finds Midlands Care Centre Non Compliant In Several Areas
A HIQA report says Ferbane Care Centre breached regulations over unsanctioned layout changes.
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ICSA Holding Protest Against Mercosur Trade Deal Today
ICSA President, Westmeath's Sean McNamara is calling for more Government action.
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High Court Decision On Sending Enoch Burke To Prison Due Tuesday
The High Court is also considering further contempt proceedings against Mr Burke and his family.
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Seminar In Offaly Today
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service are hosting the event.
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Gardaí And PSNI Make Third Terrorism Related Arrest In Laois
A man in his 30s is being held following a cross border investigation.