The existing premises are said to be inadequate.
The Education Minister is being asked to fund two new schools in Laois.
Sinn Fein deputy Brian Stanley wants Scoil Mhurie in Abbeyleix and Colaiste Íosagáin in Portarlington to be prioritised as part of the €75 million capital funding announced by the government.
They're home to around 1,300 students at present.
The Laois/Offaly deputy says new premises are badly required:
Laois TD Says IDA Neglecting County
Fine Gael's Sean Fleming wants to build on the 156 IDA jobs in the county.
Westmeath Garda Recounts Facing Speeding Car Head-On
Weronica Halusko is appyling to get her car back after the June 2025 incident.
Midlands Hospital Bringing Generations Together For Positive Ageing Week
An information stand is opening from 10am this morning.
Offaly Planners Consider Application For Industrial Building
A decision will be made on the Stones Hydraulics Limited apllication in November.
Offaly Community Awakes To Grief After Father And Daughter Workplace Death
A man in his 50s and a woman in her 20s lost their life in an accident in Banagher yesterday.
Contraband Worth Over €600k Seized In Westmeath
Eight premises were searched during the operation, with over 413,000 cigarettes seized.
PNA Postpone Industrial Action For Tomorrow
The action which was to take place in areas including Ballinasloe has been postponed until October 15th.
Offaly Councillor Describes "Shock" Of Community After Fatal Workplace Incident
Independent councillor John Leahy says the community of Banagher will rally around the family affected.
