A midlands TD is behind the bill.
A midlands TD wants a three month time limit put on An Bord Pleanála's decision making process.
Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen has introduced legislation to tackle what he describes as un-due delays.
He says some projects are at risk of losing foreign investment because of the slow nature of our planning system.
The Laois-Offaly deputy is highlighting the example of An Tasice's ongoing appeal against a Glanbia project in Kilkenny:
Man Remanded In Custody Charged With Assault On Elderly Woman In Westmeath Care Home
He appeared before Athlone District Court this morning.
Laois Family Fundraiser For Cancer Research Doubles Goal
An original target of €2,000 had been set.
Developer Issued 'Warning Letter' Over Laois Housing Project
It received planning permission for the development in March.
Applications For Creation Of CAO Account Closing Today
Students have until 5pm to create an account.
Missing Person Appeal Stood Down After Discovery Of Body
The body was discovered in Tallaght.
Man Due In Court Charged With Assault On Pensioner In Westmeath Care Home
The serious assault occurred on Monday evening.
Enoch Burke Suing Over Article He Claims Subjected Him To Widespread Ridicule
The piece in the Sunday Independent claimed he was annoying fellow prisoners.
Bord Na Móna Deal With Amazon To 'Create Pathway' For Midlands Data Centres
It's the first business announced at Bord na Móna's new energy park.
Man Arrested Following Assault On Pensioner In Athlone Care Home
The incident occurred last night.
Westmeath Member Of The Air Corps Found Dead
He was found unresponsive at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel.
New ash Dieback Support Package Recognises Commitment To Building Healthy Forests
That's according to Minister of State Pippa Hackett.
Co-Ed Schools To Become The Norm, Says Midlands Guidance Counsellor
As it stands, 1 in 3 students in Ireland are in a single-sex school.
Ukrainian Children "Devastated" At Being Told To Leave Accommodation
The midlands premises had been hoping to extend their contract to allow them to stay longer.
Midlands Woman Explores Irish History Through Food
She has found more than one interesting recipes from our ancestors.
Rocket To Be Launched In The Midlands This Week
A Laois village will be declared a "no fly zone" during the launch
Purchasing Site For New Laois Sports Arena 'Too Expensive'
The new facility has been subject to an ongoing campaign.
41 Ukrainian Refugees Fighting To Stay In Offaly Accommodation
Eight children are among the 41 people living at the house.
Inquest Into Murders Of Two Westmeath Children Returns Verdict Of Unlawful Death
The two children were killed in September 2022.
Westmeath Students Set For Trip On RNLI 'Access For All' Boat
It will come as part of a tour of the station.
Gardaí Investigating Theft Of Laois Car
Officers are asking witnesses to come forward.
