Local reps would like to see Irish Sign Language taught in all schools.
Westmeath County Council is writing to the education minister, requesting that Irish Sign Language be taught in all schools.
Cllr Frankie Keena says the Norma Foley's short courses aren't enough when young people may be unable to communicate with society.
The Fianna Fail rep is also concerned that public services are unable to engage with their customers using ISL:
Just Transition Fund Needs 'Re-Launching' - Irish Rural Link
The scheme has fallen under fire since an €18m investment was announced last week.
Speeding Figures Fell By 12,000 In 2023
8,000 motorists were detained for drink or drug driving.
Midlands Allocated Nearly €2m In Town And Village Renewal Scheme Funding
The revival of a Laois school is among the projects set to benefit.
New Laws To See Government Send Asylum Seekers Back To Britain
It follows a postponed meeting between the Justice Minister and UK Home Secretary.
Woman Released Without Charge Following Substantial Laois Drugs And Cash Seizure
The seizures were made by Gardaí last week.
Calls To End Rent Pressure Zones From Property Owners
The current system is in place until the end of this year.
'Chronic Shortage' Of Laois And Offaly GPs - Sinn Féin
The party has found there's less than 70 GPs in the area.
Laois County Council Celebrating 125th Anniversary
Councillors and Officials will be gathering to mark the jubilee.
Offaly Among Largest In Drops In Claims Relating To Uninsured Claims
The number of claims of this kind grew in 14 counties.
Laois Motorist Stopped For Driving With 'Lights Hanging Off'
Gardaí say prosecution will follow.
"Further Investigation" Needed After Westmeath County Council's €515k Fraud Loss
The Housing Minister says he's actively engaging with the local authority on the matter.
Family ‘Deeply Concerned’ For Missing Laois Woman’s Safety
She’s been missing since Friday.
“We’re At A Tipping Point” - Aontú On Accommodation Protests
The incident happened in Wicklow.
Dementia Conference Coming To The Midlands Next Month
Experts from around the world will be attending.
Midlands Student Wins Two Awards For Research On Energy Crisis
One award was the Runner Up for the overall Best Project.
Midlands Disabilities Day Service Wins Travel School Of The Year In The Region
they focused on sustainable ways to travel day-to-day.
New Funding Good Opportunity To Rebuild Midlands Sports Facility
The pool was badly damaged by a fire earlier this year.
Midlands Local Authority To Release Plan To Tackle Noise Pollution
There are concerns over noise pollution from traffic passing through town roads.
Over 1,000 Marriages In The Midlands In 2023
Of those, less than 30 were same-sex weddings.
Offaly €150k Scratch Winner Is A Repeat Winner
They've won on scratch cards on two other occasions.
