Sinn Féin tabled a Bill urging preparations for Irish unity.
A Laois TD is calling for Irish reunification to be placed higher on the political agenda.
Sinn Féin tabled legislation last week urging the Taoiseach to begin preparations for Irish unity.
The Planning for Constitutional Change Bill calls on the Government to establish a Citizens' Assembly on the issue.
Independent Deputy Brian Stanley says he welcomes the bill, but feels it's limited in its demands:
Emergency Services Responding To Bog Fire In Westmeath
The blaze broke out this morning.
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Data Centre Policy Review
Appeals were recently submitted against plans for a €1 billion data centre in Westmeath.
Nighttime Water Restrictions In Place For Midlands
Nighttime water restrictions now in effect across Laois and Westmeath.
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Heat advisory's are in place.
Gardaí Appeal For Information After Criminal Damage At Westmeath Golf Club
The damage is said to have occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Laois Drug Raids: Two Men Still Held After €700k Seizure
11 military grade guns were seized.
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He's being described as 'a polite, respectful young man'.
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Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene yesterday afternoon.
Sexual Assault Treatment Unit Attendances Rise 5% Nationwide In 2025
The unit in Mullingar saw a decrease in numbers.
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Westmeath saw the largest increase in the midlands.
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The warning will be in place until Sunday morning.
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Portlaoise Tidy Towns showcased the hard work that has transformed the town into a greener and more sustainable town.
Pilot In €8.4m Midlands Cocaine Plot Claims He Was 'People Pleaser'
He flew an €8.4m consignment of cocaine into the Midlands.
Study Links Strength Training To Longer Life
Study shows physical exercise can help lower the risk of death.
Jozef Puska Abandons Bid To Appeal Conviction For Ashling Murphy's Murder
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Gardaí Arrest Driver And Seize Vehicle On M7 In Laois
The motorist was stopped for driving unaccompanied on a learner permit.
Enterprise Minister Rules Out Ongoing Excise Duty Cuts As Fuel Prices Rise
Diesel prices could rise by 10 cents and petrol by 2 cents this weekend.
Vigil Taking Place For Woman In Laois Next Friday
Adina Raluca Constantin will be remembered by the community in Portlaoise's Memorial Park.
RTE Must Answer Further Questions On Overspending - Micheál Carrigy
The Longford-Westmeath TD feels it's needed in order to restore trust in the broadcaster.
€2M Worth of Drugs Seized Across Midlands
Cannabis jellies containing THC and HHC were seized.
