The updated laws will see a faster decision process for planning applications.
Cabinet has approved a major overhaul of the country's planning laws.
The updated Planning and Development Bill will see An Bord Pleanála renamed, and will also see the introduction of stricter timelines for planning decisions.
As part of the Bill, fewer people will be able to take judicial reviews of planning decisions.
Laois Offaly Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen says it was a much-needed change:
Bord Na Móna Accused Of "Failing To Maintain" Offaly Parkland
Lough Boora Discovery Park is being described as being in poor condition at the moment.
Westmeath Schools Awarded For Films In Aid Of Mental Health
Students created pieces to promote positive mental health.
Offaly Dental Clinic Passes Inspection With Flying Colours
13 health standards were examined during the inspection.
East And Midlands Second Most Popular Region For Domestic Overnight Stays
The region claimed over 30% of domestic tourists in the final three months of 2023.
Westmeath Air Corps Member Had "Fascination" With Defence Forces
Mourners gathered for the funeral of the Lieutenant today.
Ireland Sees Another Fall In Live Register Figures
In the midlands, the number of people signing on dropped by just over 300.
Laois Gardaí To Focus On Drug Drivers This Weekend
The May Bank Holiday traditionally is a high-risk period for crashes.
Major Hospital Survey Gets Under Way For May
It's taking place across all acute public hospitals in Ireland.
Tara Mines To Reopen Next Month
Workers have accepted a deal brokered through the WRC.
Over €180,000 Of Cocaine Seized By Gardaí
Over 2 kgs of the drug was found during the search.
Heated Debate In Laois Council Chamber Over Live-Streaming Of Meetings
As it stands, members of the public can only attend meetings in public.
Calls To Establish Expert Action Group on Loneliness
The Green Party is calling for measures to be put in place to tackle loneliness.
Sharon Shannon Kicking Off Laois Trad Festival
Laois will welcome many Trad Musicians over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal To Offaly Shooting
The gun was fired in April.
'Go Purple' Today For Victims Of Domestic Abuse
Today marks the fourth 'Go Purple Day' event.
Results Of Ballot To Reopen Tara Mines Due Today
Workers at the mine were temporarily laid off last summer.
Funding Allocated For Proposed Primary Care Centre In Laois
The facility would be located on St Fintan's Campus in Portlaoise.
Drug Related Crimes In Laois See Fall Of 30%
Public order offences in the county also declined.
Government Defends Commitment To Offaly In "Decarbonisation" Agenda
Offaly received €550,000 in the most recent allocation.
'If It Works, Don't Fix It' - Chris MacManus On 'Triple Lock Approach'
The Government is proposing to change the Triple Lock approach to deployment.
