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• Government Considers Compulsory Helmet Use For E-Scooter Riders

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• Westmeath Family Blogger Backs 'Mental Health' Days

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• 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

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• 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

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• Enoch Burke To Be Re-Arrested For Repeated Trespass

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• Laois Brothers Sentenced Over Rape And Assault Charges

  Both brothers pleaded guitly to rape and indecent assault.

• Laois TD Questions EirGrid On Energy Capacity

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