A cabinet meeting will review measures later today.
Construction workers are hopeful they will be returning to building sites at the beginning of next month.
Cabinet ministers are meeting later today to review the current level five restrictions.
The reopening of the construction sector is expected to be an area of priority from April 5th.
Director General of the Construction Industry Federation, Coolderry's Tom Parlon, says badly-needed housing is being stopped from going ahead:
Bill Collentine Elected Cathaoirleach Of Westmeath County Council.
Ken Glynn is the new Leas Cathaoirleach.
Man Pleads Guilty To Midlands Stag-Night Killing In 2022
Paul "Babs" Connolly, was attacked after going on a stag night in Athlone.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Man
Neilson Martin has been reported missing since Saturday.
Cabinet To Sign Off On Overhaul For Rural And Gaeltacht Housing
It’s described as the most wide ranging reform of rural housing rules in two decades.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Expected To Reach 10,000
Laois' Juan Venegas has family who survived the earthquake.
Three Laois Men Fined Thousands After Illegal Removal Of Native Hedgerow
John McEvoy, Rory McEvoy and Thomas Cuddy were all given fines.
All Aboard! Electric Picnic Reveals Salty Dog Lineup
The stage is designed as a ship wreck with pirate characters.
Westmeath Council Introduces New Rent Rules For Carers
The half-rate Carer's Allowance won't be taken into account when calculating rent come February.
Fuel Excise Cuts Extended Until September
The fuel tax cuts will be phased out gradually over the next four months until the end of the year.
Man Arrested In Laois Pleads Guilty Of Terrorist Plot On Galway Mosque
Mr Peckauskas is accused of attempting to set fire to the Maryam Mosque.
Teenager Dies Following Carlow Crash Overnight
The single-vehicle collision happened at around 9pm.
Tributes Pouring In For Westmeath Malaga Victims
Michaela Newcombe is being remembered as a warm and compassionate person.
Enterprise Minister Defends Higher Hotel VAT Rate
The 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector comes into effect tomorrow.
Laois Man Crash Victim To Be Laid To Rest Tomorrow
Daniel Cass, who was in his 90s, is being described as "a great character"
Laois Council Seeks Inclusion In 'Living City' Initiative
The scheme is currently running in the Midlands.
Westmeath Man Named Supreme Milk Quality Champion
Multyfarnham’s Tomas Loughrey won the title at the Lakeland Dairies Supreme Milk Quality Awards.
Offaly Councillor Sees "Great Potential" For Village
Local councillor Claire Murray says lots is being done to develop housing and jobs in Rhode.
Legislation Providing Paid Leave For Early Pregnancy Loss To Go To Cabinet
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke says it should be in place by the end of the year.
Offaly Councillor Seeks More Roads Funding In North Of County
Sinn Fein councillor Claire Murray feels the road network need substantial investment.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €153k
5.3kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €108,000 was seized.
