Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

2:00am - 6:30am

The Late Night Mix

Take That

You're A Superstar

Fine Gael Only Party To Increase Midlands Representation

Monday, 2 December 2024 09:32

Michael Carrigy and his family with the Longford flag after he secured his seat.

Michael Carrigy's election in Longford Westmeath means the party has three reps across the midlands.

All the seats across the constituencies of Laois, Offaly, and Longford-Westmeath have now been filled.

After a marathon count in Longford-Westmeath last night, four more successful candidates have joined Fine Gael's Peter Burke in winning election to the 34th Dail.

After 15 counts, Sorca Clarke of Sinn Fein, Independent Kevin Boxer Moran, Robert Troy for Fianna Fail, and Michael Carrigy of Fine Gael have been elected.

All of that means, Fianna Fail's number of representatives across the region falls from four to three.

Fine Gael has doubled their presence - going from two to four TDs since the last election.

Sinn Fein has lost one following Brian Stanley's departure, and there's now three independents as a consequence.

In Offaly, Tony McCormack is offering his sympathies to those who failed to get over the line:

More from Midlands News

Westmeath Man Faces Jail For Bizarre 'Blackout' Assault Spree

He pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to his two victims.
Property Inflation Accelerates Across Midlands In New CSO Report

The median price of a home is almost €400k.
Plans For Construction Of Two General Industrial Buildings In Laois Town Being Developed

A decision is due by the beginning of June.
Midlands Teen Missing

Jordan Holden has been reported missing from Carlow town.
Trial Date Set For Freddie Thompson For Assault And Kill Threats In Portlaoise Prison

Mr Thompson is set to go on trial in November.
Midlands Simon Community Say More Funds Needed To Ease Homelessness Crisis

It follows the Health Research Board recording 124 deaths from those who were homeless in 2022.
CCPC Need More Powers To Tackle Fuel Prices - Brian Stanley

The Independent TD for Laois is making the call in the Dail this afternoon.
Midlands Records Highest Number Of Children Awaiting CDNT Appointments

2,267 children are awaiting in the Dublin Midlands area.
Free Child Car Seat Safety Checks Returning to Laois

The service will be available in Portlaoise and Portarlington from next Wednesday.
Midlands Venues And Festivals Nominated For IMRO Live Music Awards

The ceremony for the awards will take place on April 21st.
Offaly Named In Top 10 Cheapest Areas For First Time Homebuyers

Dublin and Galway were found to be nearer the bottom of the list.
Plans Lodged For New 49 Home Housing Scheme In Westmeath

Glenveagh Homes Ltd are the company unveiling plans.
Basic Income For The Arts Scheme Applications Open

The scheme will support 2,000 artists with payments.
Midlands Senator To Oppose Proposed Changes To River Shannon Byelaws

Fianna Fail's Joe Flaherty feels more needs to be seen despite a two stage public consulation.
Man Hospitalised Following Laois Hit And Run

Gardaí attended the scene on Friday.
Average Of 10 Homeless Deaths Per Month Recorded In 2022

A total of 124 deaths were documented by the Health Research Board.
Peter Burke Defends Coalition Stability After Healy Rae Resignation

Michael Healy Rae shocked the Dáil chamber yesterday evening by resigning.
Midlands MEP Warns Fuel Inflation Impacting EU Home Builds

Ciaran Mullooly is calling for intervention to prevent construction slowing down.
Over €17K Granted To Midlands Exercise Groups For Older People

It comes through the Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme.
Accused In Fatal Midlands Quad Bike Collision Awaits Forensic Report

It's in relation to a crash that claimed the life of Dean Wearen in Westmeath last year.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103