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Friday, 30 January 2026 16:19

309 adults and children accessed homelessness services last month.

Homelessness in the Midlands has fallen by 7% according to the latest figures from the Housing Department.

Its December report shows 309 adults and children accessed emergency accommodation, down from 333 the month previous.

Nationally over 16,700 people were registered as homeless in December, a decrease of more than 200 from the figures recorded in November.

Over 5,000 children are living in emergency accommodation across the country.

Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands

The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway

Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings

120 HSE-owned buildings have been vacant for over 12 months, including 11 in Westmeath.
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal

The initiative would aim to develop the Grand Canal Greenway into a tourist destination.
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan

The annual competition will honour the memory of Joe Drennan.
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence

The driver was arrested with the vehicle seized and court proceedings are underway.
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach

11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation

It took place in Mountmellick on July 30th.

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