A number of TDs have been looking for him to explain the circumstances of his drink-driving ban.
The government has voted down the chance to have Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen answer questions in the Dáil about his 2016 drink driving ban.
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Greens and six independents voted against the second proposal in a week to bring the Offaly TD back into the Dáil to explain the situation.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald believes that needs to happen:
Westmeath Garda Recounts Facing Speeding Car Head-On
Weronica Halusko is appyling to get her car back after the June 2025 incident.
Midlands Hospital Bringing Generations Together For Positive Ageing Week
An information stand is opening from 10am this morning.
Offaly Planners Consider Application For Industrial Building
A decision will be made on the Stones Hydraulics Limited apllication in November.
Offaly Community Awakes To Grief After Father And Daughter Workplace Death
A man in his 50s and a woman in her 20s lost their life in an accident in Banagher yesterday.
Contraband Worth Over €600k Seized In Westmeath
Eight premises were searched during the operation, with over 413,000 cigarettes seized.
PNA Postpone Industrial Action For Tomorrow
The action which was to take place in areas including Ballinasloe has been postponed until October 15th.
Offaly Councillor Describes "Shock" Of Community After Fatal Workplace Incident
Independent councillor John Leahy says the community of Banagher will rally around the family affected.
Midlands TD Slams Opposition Proposals On Fuel Price Crisis As "Fantasy"
Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath TD Micheal Carrigy attended yesterday's meeting in Moate.
