TDs backed the Sinn Féin bill by 86 votes to 70.
A proposal to abolish the three-day waiting period for abortion services has cleared its first major hurdle in the Dáil.
TDs backed the Sinn Féin bill by 86 votes to 70 with a free vote given to those serving in government.
Longford Westmeath TDs and Ministers Peter Burke, Robert Troy, and Kevin Boxer Moran all voted against the amendment.
The bill will now be examined by an Oireachtas committee before progressing to the next stage.
Midlands Tourism Professionals Graduate From Fáilte Ireland’s Programme
It's the first initiative under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
Midlands MEP Urges Caution Over EU ‘Return Hubs’ Proposal
Maria Walsh voted against the deal in the European Parliament yesterday.
Man Accused Of Serious Westmeath Assault To Stand Trial
Sean Bailey of Hyde Court, Roscommon, is charged with causing serious harm to a woman in her 30s.
Public Meeting For Proposed Midlands Project
The consultation takes place at 7pm in the Douglas Hyde Theatre.
Convicted Paedophile Dies In Midlands Prison
The Irish Prison Service has confirmed that a prisoner died at the prison this morning.
Teaching Council Inquiry On Enoch Burke Adjourned Until Friday
Mr Burke wants the chairperson to stand aside from the hearing.
Deputy Principal Of Offaly Gaelscoil Highlights Need For Irish Secondary Schools In Midlands
There's currently none in Laois, Offaly or Westmeath according to Department of Education figures.
Major Midlands Road Project May Take Years To Complete - Micheal Carrigy
The N4 Mullingar to Roosky is entering the design and evaluation phase.
Removal Of Three-Day Wait For Abortion To Be Voted On In Dail This Evening
Sinn Fein is tabling the motion, with TD's having a free vote on the issue.
Only Two Midlands Test Centres Meet 10 Week Wait Target
The centres are located in Athlone and Birr.
Laois TD Pushes For Tougher Measures On Israeli-Occupied Territories Trade
The legislation under debate in the Dáil is limited to the trade of physical goods.
Midlands College Closure Petition Closing In On 1,000 Signatures
The petition has almost 900 signatures.
Offaly Boxing Coach Appeals To Katie Taylor For Fight Tickets
Katie Taylor is set to fight Flora Pili at Croke Park this September.
Laois Rugby Club Secures Permission To Install New Floodlights
The floodlights will be located at their pitch in Lea.
Enoch Burkes Teaching Inquiry Delayed
The case is on complaints from his repeated attendance at a Westmeath School.
Nationwide Rollout Of Body Cams For Irish Prison Staff Confirmed
The technology had a trial run at Portlaoise Prison last year.
Concerns Raised Over Scope Of Social Media Restrictions For Under 16s
The UK is set to ban Under 16s from apps like TikTok and Snapchat.
House Prices Rising Fastest In The Midlands
Nationwide, the pace of price increases slowed to 6.2% in April.
Award-Winning Westmeath Cafe Welcomes Incoming VAT Reduction
Athlone's Beans and Leaves Cafe won most Dog Friendly Venue at the Ruby Heart Awards.
Enoch Burke Arrives At Teaching Council Misconduct Inquiry
The hearing takes place in Maynooth.
