A midlands MEP is confident the move will get the green light from Europe.
Ireland has moved a step closer to securing an extra seat in the European Parliament in the upcoming elections.
It comes following a vote last night in the parliament endorsing a plan to extend the number of MEP's.
It's proposed adding 11 extra members, with Ireland benefiting from one additional representative.
Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly is confident the move will get the green light from Europe.
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Woman Killed In Midlands Crash
Garda Commissioner Confident Security Operation For EPC Meeting Will Be A Success
Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Midlands Security & Defence Analyst Says Hoax Bomb Threats Aimed To Intimidate
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath