Barry Cowen feels EU’s CAP budget strategy is hiding stagnant funding levels.
A Midlands MEP is hitting out at the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy budget strategy.
Offaly's Barry Cowen believes the tactic is a 'smokescreen' to hide stagnant funding levels.
He wants continued support for high-output farmers alongside new sustainability incentives for smaller farms.
The Fianna Fáil rep says a third pillar in CAP will reward voluntary environmental actions:
Former Oireachtas Defence Committee Member Defends 'Triple Lock'
Portarlington's Dr Cathal Berry says we must not lose sight of why the Triple Lock was set up.
Laois SPCA Dog Praised For Becoming Blood Donor
Vernon the lurcher has donated blood to UCD Vet Hospital multiple times after his accident.
Over 3,400 New Cars Registered In Midlands In First Half Of 2025
EV sales nationwide are up by 27%.
Offaly TD Calls For More Tourism Initiatives
It follows new CSO figures showing visitor numbers fell by 10% last month.
First Home Scheme Expands For Midlands Buyers
The changes take effect from today as part of a scheduled biannual review.
Laois Sees Rise In Irish Startups So Far In 2025
A 9% increase in startups has been recorded since the start of this year.
Gardaí Investigating Criminal Damage In Westmeath
The incident took place over the weekend.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €2m
The cigarettes and alcohol products were seized across the Midlands region.
History Has Been Made In Westmeath County Council
The local authority selected it's first female Cathaoirleach.
Extreme Temperature Warnings For Europe
Highs of 39 degrees have been reached across the region.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Teenager
15-year old Kealan Burns is reported missing from Kilminchy.
Midlands 103 Completes Acquisition Of South East Radio
Both stations will continue to broadcast independently of each other.
New Campaign Calls For HIQA Reform
It follows the RTE Investigates report on abusive practices at The Residence in Portlaoise, and at Beneavin Manor in Dublin.
22% Of Social Housing Targets Met By Midlands Local Authorities
Between 2022 and 2024, only just over 221 social homes were built, short of a 1,114 target.
Westmeath Playschool To Close
Little Friends Playschool in Castlepollard is deciding to close due to 'changes in the childcare sector.'
Man Hospitalised Following Crash In Midlands
The incident was a single vehicle collision.
Westmeath Customers Warned Of Potential Water Supply Loss This Morning
Works are taking place which may affect customers in Ballymore and Moate.
Former Fianna Fail Cllr Takes Over Offaly Local Community Development Committee
Robert McDermott wants to see community groups reaching out to his committee.
Cemetery Map In Offaly Stolen Before Unveiling
The map was created by Blueball's Odhran Condron for visitors to find their ancestral graves in Killoughey.
Offaly Town Looks For Community Volunteers For Trishaw
A Trishaw is a three wheeled pedal powered bike for older and mobility impaired people.
