It comes amid a travel surge.
A framework for proposed laws to address Dublin Airport's passenger cap will be brought forward in the next two weeks.
It comes as Tourism Ireland reports a 12% rise in seats on planes coming to Ireland this winter and spring, compared to the same period last year.
The Programme for Government includes an objective to lift the 32 million passenger cap.
Tourism Minister, Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke, says they're making progress on the commitment:
Westmeath Tidy Towns Chair Calls For Village Bypass
Plans for the project in Glasson are expected to be lodged early next year.
Community Collaboration Helping Westmeath Villages Thrive
'Glasson to Protect' was created three years ago.
Midlands Craft Shop Owner Thanks Community For 15 Years Of Support
Stephen Mitchell is the owner of Glasson Craft Gallery.
Doctor Admits Careless Driving Causing Death Of Six Year Old Daughter In Midlands Crash.
Hana Meshkat, died at Temple Street Hospital nine days after the crash.
Laois Festival Named One Of Ireland’s Most Photogenic Festival
All Together Now is named at number one.
Mark Glennon Appointed General Manager Of Westmeath Hotel
Mr Glennon will take up the role at the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone.
€100k Awarded To Youth Project In Laois
The grant will be awarded to Music Generation Laois.
Catherine Fitzgerald Elected Cathaoirleach Of Laois County Council.
Paddy Buggy is the new Leas Cathaoirleach.
Bill Collentine Elected Cathaoirleach Of Westmeath County Council.
Ken Glynn is the new Leas Cathaoirleach.
Man Pleads Guilty To Midlands Stag-Night Killing In 2022
Paul "Babs" Connolly, was attacked after going on a stag night in Athlone.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Man
Neilson Martin has been reported missing since Saturday.
Cabinet To Sign Off On Overhaul For Rural And Gaeltacht Housing
It’s described as the most wide ranging reform of rural housing rules in two decades.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Expected To Reach 10,000
Laois' Juan Venegas has family who survived the earthquake.
Three Laois Men Fined Thousands After Illegal Removal Of Native Hedgerow
John McEvoy, Rory McEvoy and Thomas Cuddy were all given fines.
All Aboard! Electric Picnic Reveals Salty Dog Lineup
The stage is designed as a ship wreck with pirate characters.
Westmeath Council Introduces New Rent Rules For Carers
The half-rate Carer's Allowance won't be taken into account when calculating rent come February.
Fuel Excise Cuts Extended Until September
The fuel tax cuts will be phased out gradually over the next four months until the end of the year.
Man Arrested In Laois Pleads Guilty Of Terrorist Plot On Galway Mosque
Mr Peckauskas is accused of attempting to set fire to the Maryam Mosque.
Teenager Dies Following Carlow Crash Overnight
The single-vehicle collision happened at around 9pm.
Tributes Pouring In For Westmeath Malaga Victims
Michaela Newcombe is being remembered as a warm and compassionate person.
