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Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)

Friday, 28 October 2022 12:10

65,000 people have come into the country in 2022 so far.

The Justice Minister hasn't ruled out the possibility Ukrainian refugees could be housed in a former midlands barracks.

A suggestion to establish modular homes in Columb Barracks in Mullingar has been put forward in a bid to tackle the accommodation crisis.

Cabinet ministers will meet remotely today to consider new measures to deal with the issue.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee says every option is being looked at:

Taoiseach Michael Martin says the number of asylum seekers arriving in Ireland has increased significantly this year:

Midlands Event For National Women's Enterprise Day Taking Place Tomorrow

The Village Barn in Tyrellspass is the venue for the event.
Offaly Councillors Call for 10% Increase in GMA Budget

Councillors in the Tullamore MD are seeking a 10% increase in their general allocation for 2027.
Strike Action: Sinn Fein Leader Calls On Taoiseach To Intervene

There will be widespread disruption across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath today.
Australian Woman Travels To Midlands In Search Of Irish Family Roots

79 year-old Dianne Newcombe'S great-great grandfather William Delahunt was born in Offaly.
County Councils Closed Nationwide Amid Major Strike Action

Public sector workers took strike action across the country over the course of the day.
Offaly TD Says Alex Dunne Deserves €30k State Funding

Alex Dunne is currently competing in Formula 2.
€600m Farm Payment Delays A "Bombshell For Farm Families" - IFA

Advanced BISS and CRISS payments are being pushed back from Friday to October 27th.
Emergency Services Attend Offaly Fire

No injuries were reported.

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