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The Westmeath Councillor is calling on the Environment Minister to improve public transport in the region.

The Midlands is being overlooked and it's time we kicked up and demanded answers.

That's according to Westmeath Councillor Denis Leonard, who's calling on the Environment Minister to improve public transport in the region.

It comes as Mullingar ranked among the worst towns and cities in the world for traffic congestion, on the Global Traffic Scorecard.

The Labour rep is asking Westmeath County Council to do an audit to identify the gaps in public transport:

Temperatures Of 30 Degrees Forecast For Leinster Counties

A high temperature warning is now in effect for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands

The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway

Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings

120 HSE-owned buildings have been vacant for over 12 months, including 11 in Westmeath.
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal

The initiative would aim to develop the Grand Canal Greenway into a tourist destination.
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan

The annual competition will honour the memory of Joe Drennan.
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence

The driver was arrested with the vehicle seized and court proceedings are underway.
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach

11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.

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