They were granted EU candidate status last year.
The European Minister says the progress Ukraine is making to become an EU member state is "incredible."
Junior Minister and Longford Westmeath Fine Gael TD, Peter Burke is in Brussels today, attending the EU General Affairs council meeting.
The country was granted EU candidate status last June on the understanding that Ukraine takes key steps required to join the bloc.
Deputy Burke says it's incredible to see:
Offaly IFA Raises Alarm Over Brazilian Beef Imports Row
Bord Bia Chair Larry Murrin remains in his position despite protests.
Westmeath Town To Hold First TEDx Event
The talk gets underway at 7pm tomorrow.
Over €20k Raised For Family Of Midlands Nurse After Sudden Passing
Over 700 people have donated to a Go Fund Me to support the family of Sherin Abraham.
Fast Track Citizenship Proposed For Immigrants Serving In Defence Forces
The proposal is aimed at increasing recruitment numbers in the Irish military.
Gardaí Investigating Spate Of Laois Thefts
Clothing was among the items stolen.
Westmeath Councillor Wants Short Term Let Planning Exemptions For Self Caterers
David Jones is calling for intervention from the Housing Minister.
Plans For 27-Acre Midlands Soccer Facility Rejected
Midlands Schoolboy/Girls League's proposed centre of excellence has been turned down.
Laois Senator Rails Against Rent Pressure Zone Legislation
The Residential Tenancies Bill is moving through the final stages of the legislative process.
Managers Should Consider Remote Work Where Possible - FRS
New research from JobLeads shows just 3.7% of jobs in Ireland are fully remote.
Tourism Minister Welcomes Government Short-Term Let Restrictions
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the plan will strike a balance for short term lets.
Former Portlaoise Prison Assistant Governor Criticises Psychiatric Prisoner Numbers
38 people are being held in prisons currently.
Midlands Local Authority Submits Plans To Extend Living City Initiative
Simon Harris is expected to extend the measures until 2030.
Laois Commuters Spend Up To Two Hours A Day Travelling To Work
The local authority carried out a survey.
"Clarity, Honesty And Fairness Must Come Before Profits" - Midlands MEP
It comes as Dawn Farm Foods is importing beef from Brazil.
Rent Increases Hit Westmeath Council Tenants
Carers allowance is counted as income in Westmeath’s rent calculations.
NUJ Warn Oireachtas AI Threatening Journalism
Assistant General Secretary of the NUJ, Ferbane's Séamus Dooley has spoken to the AI Committee.
Midlands Tourism Businesses Awarded For Excellence
Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre, Sean's Bar and the Sheraton Athlone Hotel have all picked up CIE Tours Awards.
Man Accused Of Murder In 5 Star Laois Hotel Pleads Not Guilty
Henry McGowan killed his father in Ballyfin Demesne in November 2024.
Time To Move On From Bord Bia Bickering - Midlands MEP
It follows Dawn Farm Foods beef supplies coming from Brazil.
Three Midlands Schools In Line For New Special Classes
38 more special classes have been approved, bringing the total to 301 nationwide.
