Ciaran Mullooly is calling for intervention to prevent construction slowing down.
A Midlands MEP is warning the increase to fuel prices and inflation is undermining Europe’s capacity to build new homes.
Ciaran Mullooly is calling for intervention at the European Parliament’s Housing Committee to implement swift, focused measures to avoid a construction slowdown.
MEP Mullooly says inflation costs are driving construction workers away from the profession:
Westmeath Man Dubbed ‘Freddie Krueger’ Sliced Friend’s Liver While Awaiting Sentence
He was on bail for a "savage" attack on his former partner.
Gardai Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Westmeath Teen
He's been missing since 6pm on Tuesday
Funeral For Westmeath Boy Takes Place Today
Dara O'Connor who lived in the UK had link to Streamstown.
Living City Initiative Launches in Westmeath Town
Property owners in Athlone can apply for the scheme from today.
Westmeath Man Jailed Over 10,000 Child Abuse Images Caught Again
Judge Keenan Johnson adjourned sentencing until a date in May.
VR Project Comes To Midlands
The launch is scheduled for 1st May.
Laois Resource Centre's Ophthalmology Service Sees First Paediatric Patient
The service will improve access for families.
Laois Workshop For 'Future-Ready Workforce' Taking Place
It will be in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
Westmeath Local Authority Using Drones To Detect Illegal Dumping
A Councillor is calling for the public to report illegal dumping.
Midlands Set For Brighter Weekend As High Pressure Builds
Temperatures could reach 16°C this weekend.
Greenfields Festival Relocates To Laois Site For Bank Holiday Weekend
Headliners include The Human League and Dec Pierce, with 90 plus acts across five stages.
Laois Chef Named Finalist In National Enterprise Awards 2026
Aymar Gourdet will represent the county on June 18th.
Darkness Into Light To Go Ahead In Westmeath Town After New Committee Formed
Mullingar's DITL event will take place at Mullingar Rugby Club.
Irish Rail To Boost Security Patrols After Surge In Onboard Incidents
Over 1,100 reports of incidents were reported in 2025.
Junior Cycle Reforms Increased Teacher Workload - TUI
Previous reforms, such as classroom-based assessments, were ineffective at reducing exam pressure.
Offaly GAA Hosts 'An Evening Of Courage & Conversation'
The talk takes place from Rhode Church this evening.
Laois Man Drives To South Africa In Converted 20 Year Old Pajero
They converted their second hand jeep into a camper.
Plans Submitted To Turn Former Offaly Pub And Nightclub
The properties are on Edenderry's JKL Street.
Offaly Fianna Fail TD Backing Taoiseach 'For The Moment'
Micheal Martin is facing a test of his leadership within the party due to his handling of the fuel protests.
Irish Peatland International Conference Set For Offaly
It's set to take place in Tullamore this June.
