Athlone's Mary O'Rourke is welcoming his decision.
The Education Minister says he does not believe History being optional is right for our schools or the times we live in.
Joe McHugh has decided to give the subject a 'special status' in the Junior Cycle.
It goes against the advice of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment which believes studying history should be optional.
Former Education Minister, Athlone's Mary O'Rourke says Minister McHugh made the right decision:
Laois Driving Instructor Taking On Sahara Ultramarathon
Tony McAllister from Mountmellick is set to compete in the Marathon de Sables in Morocco.
Planning Permission Formally Submitted for Offaly Wind Farm
Planning for the 15 turbine Lemanaghan Wind Farm in north-west Offaly has been submitted.
Latest NASA Moon Mission Countdown Almost Underway
Seanie Morris from the Midlands Astronomy Club says missions have evolved overtime.
Laois TD Raises Lack Of EV Charging Points In County
Independent TD Brian Stanley argues a lack of points makes it harder to transition to electric cars.
Various Factors Behind Employees Quitting - Laois CEO
Camross's Colin Donnery from FRS Recruitment says the science of quitting a job is complicated.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €654k
26kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €523,000 was seized.
Luke Thomas And The Swing Cats Welcome Special Guest At Birr Theatre
Frankly My Dear blends elements of Jazz and Broadway.
Farmers Warn Dog Attacks Will Continue Without Tougher Enforcement
Farmers are calling for a national dog and owner database and stricter penalties for irresponsible owners.
Irish Rail Issues Warning As Key Train Routes Shut For Easter Works
Works are set to carried out over the course of the Easter weekend.
Midlands Restaurant Set To Be Demolished
Mother Hubbards in Moyvalley is being demolished.
Second McDonalds Confirmed For Mullingar
It will be built in Lakepoint Retail Park.
Three People Arrested In Connection With Investigation Into Murder Of Midlands Man
William Delaney, who was living in Portlaoise went missing on 30th January 2019.
Committee Formed To Push Government On Haulier Issues
It follows an emergency meeting on fuel issues in Portlaoise on Saturday.
Westmeath LEGO Workshop Taking Place Today
Kinnegad Library are hosting in conjunction with Maynooth University's LEGO Society.
IWA Campaign Calls For Full Time Access Officers
'No Joke' is calling on county councils in the Midlands to pass a motion for a fully funded position.
Westmeath Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses
Five people were injured in the incident.
Laois Hotel To Hold Fuel Crisis Meeting This Weekend
The event gets underway at 5 PM from the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise tomorrow.
Midlands MEP Welcomes European Ban On AI 'Nudification’ Apps
Midlands MEP Maria Walsh says these apps need to be held legally accountable.
Jadotville Monument Unveiled In Westmeath
The new monument is outside Mullingar's Columb Barracks.
LOETB Highlight Importance Of Prisoner Education Programmes
New studies are showing prisoners are less likely to reoffend when enrolled in education.
