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• Minimum Wage Could Increase To €14

  Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke could raise the wage by 55 cent.

• New Site For Offaly Swimming Pool Confirmed

  The local authority in Offaly are confirming a new site for the Edenderry Swimming Pool.

• Family Of Missing Laois Woman Devastated By Decision Not To Upgrade Case

  Imelda Keenan's case remains a missing persons investigation.

• Music, Poetry, And Fire Shows Headline Culture Night

  A diverse range of events are taking place across Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.

• Humphreys Vows To Hold Fine Gael Members To Account As President

  The former Monaghan Minister and TD is running in the Presidential race.

• Sinn Féin's Presidential Entry Will Be A 'Gamechanger' - Mary Lou McDonald

  Sinn Féin's president was speaking at the Ploughing today in Offaly.

• Ploughing Day Three: Taoiseach Responds To Laois Nursing Home Controversy

  The last day of action in Screggan will see overcast conditions with scattered showers.

• New Garda Recruitment Drive Launches Today

  Applications have opened this morning.

• State Is Responding To Nursing Issues In Laois - Taoiseach

  Micheal Martin says HIQA's actions show the State is handling the issue.

• Laois Senator Wants State Action To Protect Nursing Home Residents

  HIQA is applying for changes to Dromnín Nursing Home's registration.

• Offaly Fine Gael Councillors To Block Gareth Sheridan Nomination

  The pharma business man is seeking Nomination for the presidency.

• Man Arrested After Garda Injured In The Midlands

  The incident took place in Athlone.

• Organic Livestock Roadshow Heading To The Midlands

  The organic livestock sector in Ireland is the largest and fastest-growing segment of organic farming.

• 85,000 People Attend Day Two Of National Ploughing Championships

  It's 7,000 more than the spectators figure on Day One.

• Midlands Regional Hospital In Laois Apologise For Long Waiting Times

  People with non-emergency medical issues are encouraged to explore other care options

• Ploughing Day Two: IFA Calls On Farmers To Accept Shannon Pipeline Deal

  Just under 80,000 were on site in Screggan yesterday.

• Agriculture Minister Labels Ploughing Championships Return To Offaly As Special

  The Kildare South TD says it's a great location for the event to be held.

• Rural Safety Action Plan Launched In Offaly

  The plan will see more gardaí in communities across the country.

• Midlands Farmers Facing Adverse Conditions In Line For €10m

  The Areas of Natural Constraints scheme payments will arrive in the coming days.

• IFA President Calls On Farmers To Accept Shannon Pipeline Deal

  Each farmer and landowner is set to receive around €100,000 on average.