There are also concerns about workers' pensions.
An Offaly councillor says the ESB is taking the easy option by demolishing its plant in Shannonbridge and walking away.
Fianna Fail's Eamon Dooley is also warning workers must receive assurances that their pensions will be guaranteed by the government.
The decision from the ESB comes just 15 years after €240 million was invested in developing the site.
The Birr councillor says all options should have been considered:
Enoch Burke Is Back In Prison
Mr Burke was released from Mountjoy Prison last week to prepare a legal challenge.
Westmeath Tech Expert Calls For Boycott Of X Over AI Abuse Concerns
The platform is facing investigation over a Grok feature that allows sexual image generation.
Motorist Arrested In Laois For Speeding In Untaxed Uninsured Van
The driver was driving 27km over the speed limit.
Laois TD Urges Faster Construction Of Cost Rental Homes
Independent rep Brian Stanley says Laois renters will be hit hard by the incoming 2% cap on annual rent increases.
Midlands Business Open New Facilities
Bevcraft has opened a second premises in Mullingar ahead of its 10th anniversary.
More ATMs Sought By Westmeath Councillors
Labour Councillor for Kinnegad Denis Leonard is raising the issue.
Offaly Gardai Make Public Appeal On Missing Jewellery
The pieces were found in Killeigh on Saturday.
New Tourism Plan Targets €10bn Annual Visistor Spend
Tourism Minister Peter Burke is meeting industry leaders today.
Government Considers Compulsory Helmet Use For E-Scooter Riders
Orthopaedic Surgeon at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore Prof Eoin Sheehan warns more enforcement is needed.
Westmeath Family Blogger Backs 'Mental Health' Days
Moate's Sonya Kelly and founder of hipbaby.ie thinks there's benefits - but there has to be rules.
Enterprise Minister Confirms He Was Overpaid
The Longford Westmeath TD says he's completed his repayments.
Offaly Driving Instructor Calls Out Lack Of Clear Road Markings
Joe Wynne from Wynne's School of Motoring in Tullamore feels it's a reason drivers fail their tests.
Occupied Territories Bill Needs Enactment - Brian Stanley
The Laois TD is pushing for the bill's approval.
Laois Gaelscoil To Reopen In Time For 20th Anniversary
Construction is underway at Gaelscoil Shlí Dála in Ballaghmore.
Enoch Burke To Be Re-Arrested For Repeated Trespass
It comes only two days after his fourth stint behind bars.
Laois Brothers Sentenced Over Rape And Assault Charges
Both brothers pleaded guitly to rape and indecent assault.
Laois TD Questions EirGrid On Energy Capacity
Eirgrid have been before the government's Infrastructure Committee.
Westmeath Library Re-Opening Pushed Back
The Aiden Heavey Library in Athlone had been set to reopen in mid-January.
Government Action Urged On Prison Conditions
The Irish Penal Reform Trust is slamming recent inspection reports.
Offaly GAA Club Submit New Pitch Plans
Birr GAA have also submitted plans for two new viewing stands.
