Hundreds of refugees are due to be housed in Laois for six weeks.
The Integration Minister says he cannot rule out the further use of tented accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.
It comes as tents are to be used to house hundreds of refugees for the next six weeks at Stradbally, Laois.
The influx of Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers into Ireland has led to a severe shortage of suitable accommodation.
Minister Roderic O'Gorman says the government is under pressure:
Second Largest Rise In People Signing On Comes In Offaly
Over 3,000 people were on the Live Register in the county in October.
Over 1,000 Patients Waiting Over 18 Months On Appointments In Midlands Hospitals
Over 588,000 people are on outpatient waiting lists across the country.
Second Fianna Fáil Name Added To The Ticket In Laois
Austin Stack will run alongside TD Séan Fleming.
Legislated Health Bill Could Lead To Supply Issues According To Westmeath Pharmacist
The new scheme will come into effect from next January.
1 in 3 Adults Experience Financial Abuse
81% say they were a victim of someone they know.
Dáil Dissolved As General Election Announced For End Of The Month
So far, 37 candidates have been declared across the midlands.
Power Up SME Fund Extends Deadline For Applications
Seventy five per cent of businesses that can apply have already registered.
Online ID Needed To Enforce Social Media Restrictions Says Laois IT Expert
Australia has presented new legislation to ban social media for anyone aged under 16.
People Before Profit Declare Youngest Candidate In Laois
The new candidate is only 23 years old.
More Than 600 Drivers Caught Speeding On National Slow Down Day
The operation ran for 24 hours.
Westmeath Man Awarded For Saving A Child From A Burning Building
He pulled the child from an upstairs window.
There's No Way For Peacekeepers To Avoid Drone Strike - Mullingar Defense Analyst
All Irish personnel have been confirmed as safe.
Integration Department Fires Back At Westmeath County Council Over Lissywollen Site
Local representatives in Athlone tried to intercede on the centre with a capacity for 1,000 male asylum seekers.
Westmeath County Council To Receive €74k For Hybrid Working
The funding will go towards council meetings.
EU Adopt Wait And See Approach To Trump's "Regime"
Barry Cowen says he's hopeful the US continues to support and defend Ukraine.
Decision On New Director Of Fashion Retailer "Rushed" Claims Frasers Group
The former Debenhams boss has been appointed as the new chief of Boohoo.
Calls For Higher Incentives For The Re-Turn Scheme
The owner of a Laois garden centre also counts litter dumped near his business.
2024 Set To Be Hottest Year On Record
EU scientists say temperatures will be more than 1.5 degrees higher than pre-industrial times.
Satellites Earth's Only Protection From Solar Flares
Solar flares are strong energy blasts from the sun.
Sinn Fein Make Call for Carers Means Test To Be Scrapped
It's their final Dail motion of this Government.
