People on rent allowance are at a severe disadvantage when they transfer to the Housing Assistance Payment.
Sinn Fein claims people on rent allowance are at a severe disadvantage when they transfer to the Housing Assistance Payment.
Laois' Caroline Dwane Stanley says some families are paying an extra 496 euro a month because of the new system.
Ms Dwane Stanley fears the government legalisation will lead to an increase in homelessness:
Six People Held In Relation To Missing Garda Drug Seizure Released
The garda being investigated has been suspended from duty.
Housing Commencements Continue To Fall In Midlands
Just 71 notices were issued across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath in October.
Offaly Man To Launch Book On Slieve Bloom River
The Silver River of Slieve Blooms by John Feehan launches this evening in Kilcormac.
Midlands Couple Call For Political Intervention On Housing Development
Elma Beirne and John Ennis are one of the five buyers affected by a development in Rathmolyon.
Midlands Communities Gather To Object Wind Farm Plans
The Kilmullen/Coolnafearagh Solar Action Group have concerns on the BNRG development.
Five Couples Remain In Limbo Over Future Midlands Homes
A liquidator has been appointed to the developer of the homes Meathamatic.
Russian Spy Ship Near Irish Waters
The Yantar entered waters in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone last year.
Status Yellow Low Temperature And Ice Warning Issued For Midlands
Met Eireann have issued the alert to come into effect from 11 pm tonight.
Uisce Eireann Working To Prevent Future Hosepipe Bans In Westmeath
Homes and businesses around Mullingar were hit with a long running conservation order this year.
Two People Held In The Midlands Over Garda Corruption Investigation
A member of the force is being questioned over a missing drug seizure.
Councils Turn To Public Consultation Over Midlands Greenway
The proposed greenway will run from Monasterevin to Portarlington.
"Do Nothing Government" Can Lift Passenger Cap When It Wants - Michael O'Leary
The Ryanair chief is voicing his frustration over the time it's taking to lift the cap.
Revenue Seize Over €1m Worth Of Contraband
The seizures have been carried out by Revenue officers in intelligence led operations.
€1m Upgrade Works To Start On Athlone SEC Office
The OPW led project will improve the functionality of the building.
Watermain Upgrade Projects Completed in Westmeath
The works were carried out under Uisce Eireann's Leakage Reduction Programme.
Planning Permission For Glamping Pods Submitted By Offaly Tourist Attraction
Mount Brisoe Organic Farm in Daingean is looking to expand its offering.
Extension Granted For Midlands Student Accommodation Project
The deadline for completed work is down for 2030.
Councillor Conflict Reaches New Levels Of Foul Mouthed Farce In Offaly
Aoife Masterson and John Leahy clashed during a monthly meeting.
Man Convicted Of Assault Remains Offaly GAA Club Treasurer
Club members are reportedly unhappy with the situation.
SIPTU President Pledges Focus On Housing
Alan Lindley was recently made an Honourary SIPTU President.
