It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
The pact passed in the Dáil last night.
The EU Migration pact has passed in the Dáil by a narrow margin.
TDs voted by 79 votes to 72 last night to opt-in to the pact.
The EU regulations aim to speed up processing times for International Protection applications, and will also give Ireland access to an improved IT system to carry out additional checks.
But Aontú Leader, Meath West TD, Peadar Toibín, doesn't think it will make any difference:
Seven Maternity Reviews At Portiuncula Hospital Now Complete
HSE CEO Bernard Gloster is sitting before the Oireachtas Health Committee.
Gardaí Confirm Discovery Of Man's Body At Midlands Premises
The man's body was found in Longford Town on Tuesday.
Laois Senator Warns Blister Pack Funding Cut Will Lead To Dangerous Confusion
The packs separate daily tablet doses into individual pockets, allowing patients take the right tablets at the right time.
Call To Fast-Track Living City Initiative For Westmeath Town
The Living City initiative is designed to revamp city centers by encouraging renovation and conversion of properties.
Midlands Community Sports Facility Closing With Immediate Effect
The Geashill Community Playground Facebook page posted the update last night.
Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Offaly Fire Released Without Charge
A prisoner in Midlands Prison was questioned over an alleged assault which related to the fire.
Westmeath Waste Facility Remains Temporarily Closed
The site on Athlone's University Road is closed due to a direction from the HSA.
Laois Man To Be Laid To Rest Friday
The funeral of Ballacolla's Sean Geoghegan takes place on Friday.
Laois Community Safety Partnership To Start January
The 20 members of the committee have been approved.
Midlands Community Groups To Get Communication Grants
Groups in Killenard, Boora and Ballynacarrigy are set to get funds for circular living.
Offaly Community Shop Highlights Services
Pullough Community Shop has been serving locals for eight years.
Offaly TD Urges Action On Student Accomodation
Nearly 15,000 student accommodation beds have been approved but not built.
Laois County Council Urge Continued STEM EU Just Transition Funding
The local authority is making the call ahead of an expiry of EU Just Transition funding in March.
EU Set To Unveil Housing Package As Fiscal Rules Face Relaxation
The proposals target short-term lettings and streamline construction rules.
Midlands Driving Instructor Calls For Mandatory Alcolock System
A sharp increase in drug driving cases was recorded in the Midlands
Westmeath Family Into Final Of Ireland's Fittest Family
The final takes place this Sunday.
Motion Calls For HSE Investigation Into Wind Turbine Noise Passed In Offaly
The motion was called by Fianna Fáil Claire Murray Smale.
Irish Farmers Head To Brussels On Tractors To Protest EU Policies
The IFA President and his son Tom are among those protesting.
Man Arrested Over Alleged Assault At Midlands Prison
The incident took place on December 6th.
Emergency Services Attend Westmeath Car Fire
The incident happened on Austin Friar Street.
