Kevin 'Boxer' Moran is the Junior Minister overseeing the OPW.
A row has erupted in the Dáil over calls for a new watchdog on government spending.
Independent Ireland wants a new Department of Efficiency and Reform to carry out unannounced inspections of State bodies and NGOs.
The suggestion has been rejected by Junior Public Expenditure Minister and Longford Westmeath TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran.
He's accusing the party of finger-pointing, instead of trying to achieve real change:
Two People Taken To Hospital After Laois Road Collision
The incident occurred shortly after 8:00pm last night.
Westmeath Activist Shortlisted For National GALA Person Of The Year Award
Christine O'Mahony is the founder of Mullingar 4 All.
Planning Refused For Proposed Pizza Takeaway In Midlands Town
Applicant Muhammad Riaz was looking for the proposed change.
Public Meeting To Discuss Long Term Jobs In Offaly To Take Place Tonight
The meeting is being hosted by Ciaran Mullooly.
Gardaí Warn Of Heavy Traffic In Laois As Electric Picnic Gets Underway
Motorists are being instructed to follow the Garda traffic plan.
Midlands Prisons Face Persistent Overcrowding As Costs Rise
Midlands Prisons capacity is at 120%.
Westmeath Local Development Group Back Open Letter To Gardai On Antisocial Behaviour
Castlepollard Local Development Group add other measures are needed alongside increased garda presence.
Calls For Safer Traffic Measures Outside Offaly Primary School
Cloghan Primary School is looking to improve safety measures around the school.
