He feels preventative measures could have been put in place during the summer.
A Laois councillor says an emergency response to flooding isn't good enough.
As Storm Lorenzo approaches, Councillor Tom Mulhall says the local authority is only removing silt from local river beds today.
The Fine Gael representative says prevention measures could have been put in place during the summer, to avoid winter flooding.
He says there are particular areas that are not getting the attention they require:
Clonaslee Show Cancelled Over Adverse Weather
Show organisers have had to cancel the event over weather concerns.
Westmeath Home To Ireland’s Greenest Community
Former Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan Was Among The Judges.
Laois Eurovision Author Backs Potential Irish Withdrawal From Contest
RTE stated yesterday their intent to withdraw if Israel takes part in 2026.
International Climate Carnival Coming To Laois This Month
Laois County Council are hosting the Climate Carnival at Ballintubbert Gardens and House.
Westmeath Water Supply Needs Steady Rainfall To Recover - Uisce Eireann
A hosepipe ban for the Mullingar Regional Public Water Supply has been extended until October.
Offaly Primary School Welcomes Two New Modular Classrooms
Education Minister Helen McEntee opened the units at Charlesville National School today.
Westmeath Rugby Club Tighten Security After Equipment Theft
Moate's Midland Warriors Rugby Club had €500 worth of cable equipment stolen this week.
Bridge Shopping Centre Celebrates 30th Birthday
The Tullamore shopping centre has attracted over 90 million visitors over three decades.
Offaly GAA Seeking Planning Permission For New Astro Turf Pitch
A decision on the planning is due September 17th.
Rising Rents Push Dubliners To Laois As Regional Costs Soar 10%
Rent prices in Laois have increased over the past two years.
Man Receives 17 Month Sentence For Multiple "Random" Assaults On Women In Westmeath
55 year old Tim Dennehy will return to court in November for further sentencing.
Education Minister Acknowledges Laois School Looking for ASD Unit
Councillors have written about The Rock National School in Mountmellick to the Department of Education.
"Failed Left Wing ******* Causes" - Ryanair Chief Slams Higgins' Presidency
Mullingar's Michael O'Leary pulled no punches when addressing Michael D Higgins' legacy.
Ploughing Countdown: Day One Set For Sun
Bus Éireann will be operating shuttle services across the three days.
Man Charged With Alleged Assault On Woman In Westmeath
The woman allegedly assaulted believed she was about to be strangled and suffocated.
Cannonball 2025 Rolling Into Offaly Today
The super car event attracts over 200,000 spectators every year.
Westmeath Hosepipe Ban Extended Into October
Uisce Eireann says Lough Owel's supply has been badly affected by the summer's warm weather.
Midlands Woman Hands Over €1m To Rare Disease Charity
Abbeyleix's Emma Forgarty who has the rare skin condition presented the money from her Dublin Marathon Fundraiser.
€500 Of Cable Equipment Stolen From Westmeath Rugby Club
It happened on Monday evening at Moate's Midland Warriors Rugby Club.
New Voice Of Romance Joins Midlands 103
Laois' Doireann O’Connor is the newest voice to join the Midlands 103 line-up.
