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Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack is calling on the Minister of Health to lift recruitment restrictions on hospitals.

A Laois Senator says the State needs to deliver on graduate nurses employment contracts.

Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack is calling on the Minister of Health to lift recruitment restrictions on hospitals across the Midlands.

She's set to meet with those affected awaiting contracts in the Midland Regional Hospitals in Portlaoise and Tullamore this week.

She says the recruits would relieve pressure on current staff:

Laois Housing Development Rejected By Planners

An Coimisiún Pleanála has rejected the proposal for the project in Tyrellsland in Portlaoise.
Keith Barry Bringing Anniversary Tour To Athlone

He'll be taking to the stage in Athlone's Dean Crowe Theatre on November 21st.
Offaly Business Shortlisted For Business And Finance Awards

Glenisk is nominated for the Innovation Award and Brand of the Year.
Laois Man Involved In Mosque Attack Jailed For Seven Years

Darren Gorman, of O’Moore Place in Portlaoise recieved sentence today.
Longford-Westmeath TD Calls For Ophthalmology Services Vacancy To Be Filled

Fine Gael's Micheál Carrigy says patients are currently travelling to Dublin for services.
Tanaiste Says Previous Government's Climate Policy Approach Slowed EU Just Transition Jobs

A new €30 million fund for Midlands counties was launched in February this year.
ESRI Report Highlights Higher Sexual Violence Risks for Bisexual People And Gay Men

Lucas Crosse of Midlands LGBT+ Project discusses new ESRI findings on sexual violence, towards bisexual people and gay men.
Custody Capacity Of Westmeath Garda Station Cut In Half

Athlone Garda Station has had to close two of its detention cells.

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