A Dáil vote on the matter has been postponed until next week.
A Longford-Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD admits the Government has been 'too slow' in responding to the immigration crisis.
Deputies agreed to extend a Dáil debate and voting on the EU Migration Pact until next week, allowing more TDs to join the discussion.
The Seanad has already voted in favour of the pact yesterday, by 30 votes to 11.
Deputy Joe Flaherty says not opting in could lead to Ireland being overwhelmed:
Midlands MEP Urges Tougher Stance On EU Nitrates Deal
Barry Cowen wants action from the government.
Midlands Prisons Linked To One In Three Inmate Deaths
The Irish Penal Reform Trust is urging immediate intervention.
Laois Councillor Calls For Livestreaming Of Meetings
Multiple Laois Councillors are in support of this motion.
Two Men Charged After Cross Border Terrorism Investigation In Laois
The men in their 30s and 40s will appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning.
Sentence Increased For Driver Who Killed Laois Student In Hit And Run
Joe Drennan was killed in October 2023 in Limerick.
HSE Warns Poultry Farmers To Get Flu Shot Amid Bird Flu Cases
Bird flu has been found in turkey flocks in Carlow and Meath.
Westmeath Farmers Encouraged To Attend Election Debate
Maurice Brady will come up against Kevin Sweeney in Mullingar on Tuesday.
Midlands Workers In Line For Possible Revenue Refunds
People are being encouraged to review their tax.
Westmeath Councillor Pushes For Motor Homes
Councillor Mick Dollard feels making space in Mullingar for them will boost tourism.
EPA'S Track Record On Nitrates Derogation 'Concerning' - Joe Flaherty
The Midlands Senator is criticizing the EPA ahead of the current allowance expiring in December.
Laois Priest Calls For Sacrament Prep Outside School
Father Paddy Byrne agrees preparation for Confirmation and Communion should happen outside the classroom.
Fastway Workers Support Meeting To Be Held In Laois
The meeting will be held in the Portarlington Community Centre.
Two Men Arrested In Laois In Cross Border Terrorism Investigation
The men in their 40s and 30s are in Garda custody being questioned in the midlands.
DJ Carey Case ‘Difficult’ For Supporters - Eimear Ní Bhraonáin
The former Kilkenny hurler was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday.
JNLR Figures Reveal Growth In Midlands 103 Listenership
90% of adults are tuning into radio every week.
Judge Considers Sending Enoch Burke Back To Prison After Latest Court Clash
Mr Burke has spent 513 days in prison so far.
Tributes Paid To Retiring Midlands Superintendent
John Lawless provided years of service in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Midlands Senator Questions Accuracy Of EPA Report On Illegal Peat Extraction
The document identified nine cases in Offaly and eight in Westmeath.
42 Projects Represented At EU Just Transition Fund Showcase
Ireland has received over €121m in funding so far.
Meath Case Detected As Bird Flu Spread Continues
A turkey flock in Meath has been isolated after the detection.
