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• Midlands TD Questions ESB Over Data Centre Impact

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• Offaly TD Calls For More Tourism Initiatives

  It follows new CSO figures showing visitor numbers fell by 10% last month.

• First Home Scheme Expands For Midlands Buyers

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• Gardaí Investigating Criminal Damage In Westmeath

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• Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €2m

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• Midlands MEP Blasts ‘Smokescreen’ EU Budget Tactic

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