For the second time in a month, a midlands TD has aired his concerns in a Dáil debate.
The absence of government ministers in discussions on flooding of the Shannon Callows is becoming a "worrying trend."
That's the claim being made by Roscommon Galway TD Denis Naughten, who, for the second time in the space of a month, raised concerns with a lack of representatives in a Dáil debate.
None of the three Public Expenditure and Reform Minsiters, Pascal Donoghue, Ossian Smyth and Patrick O' Donovan were present during the latest discussion on Shannon Callows flooding in the chamber.
Last month, Deputy Naughten also raised an issue with the absence of Ministers from the Department of Agriculture during a similar debate.
He says it's unacceptable:
Read More: Government Agri Ministers' Absence Just Not Good Enough - Denis Naughten
Gardaí Release Men Held Over Offaly Fire Bombing
Man Dies In Laois Collision
€114m Westmeath Wastewater Upgrade Complete
Mary O’Rourke Praised As “Hard Working” At Bridge Naming Ceremony
No Mini Budget Planned Despite Pressure Over Fuel And Energy Prices
Africa Day Celebrations Kick Off Across The Midlands
Tánaiste Hails ‘Proof’ Of Help to Buy Scheme Success Across The Midlands
Westmeath Woman Recounts Israeli Interception
Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Offaly House Fire
Mercosur Trade Deal Kicks Into Action Ahead Of European Court Ruling
Westmeath Woman "Deeply Ashamed" Of Spitting Incident
Taoiseach Pays Tribute To Mary O'Rourke At Bridge Dedication
Midlands Walking Club Celebrates 30th Anniversary This Weekend
OPW Minister Wants "Grown Ups" To Resolve Children's Science Museum Fallout
Offaly TD Criticises VAT Disparity For Beauty And Nail Salons
Laois Council Launches Clinics For Vacant Home Grants
Former Children's TV Presenter Revisits Midlands Towns On Nostalgic Journey
€7m Shannon Callows Flood Plans Facing Key Hurdles
Appeal Lodged Against New Lidl Development In Laois
Housing Completions Jump Sharply In Laois In Early 2026