The government is coming up with a replacement for Phil Hogan.
A Midlands Minister believes Ireland's next EU Commissioner might not be a politician.
Longford-Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy is in charge of Trade Promotion at the Department of Enterprise - and he feels Phil Hogan's successor must hit the ground running on tariff talks with the US and also Brexit negotiations.
Here's how the Minister thinks Ireland can retain the coveted Trade portfolio:
Prison Dispute Linked To Fatal Arson Attack In Offaly
A Garda Investigation is ongoing.
BnM Opens New Funding Round For Offaly Community Benefit Fund
A panel of local community members will review all applications.
Orange Wind Alerts Issued As Storm Bram Approaches
11 counties are expected to be affected by the storm.
Irish Hauliers Threaten Protests Over Toll Discount Dispute
Meetings with the government are scheduled for Wednesday.
Former Irish Soccer Legend Backs Offaly Community After Arson Attack
A walk will be hosted by Derry Rovers on Wednesday.
Tributes Paid To Former Fine Gael Midlands Politician
Paddy Cooney passed away on Saturday and had a decades-long political career.
Midlands 103 Launches Joint Christmas Appeal With Simon Community
The joint Christmas fundraiser runs until midnight on Christmas Eve.
Offaly Arson Attack Is An Attack On Society Itself - Taoiseach
Saturday night’s fire claimed the lives of two individuals.
Woman Facing Life In Prison After Double Midlands Murder
Ruth Lawrence received two life sentences in court today.
Housing Committee Chair Flags Cost Concerns Over Apartment Fire Safety Scheme
In 2023, the Housing Agency established the Interim Remediation Scheme.
Justice Minister Wants People To Come Forward Over Offaly Arson Attack
Two people have lost their lives after Saturday night's fire.
New Report Warns Of “Poor Liquidity” As Ireland’s Housing Market Stalls
Less than 50% of mortgaged homeowners relocated last year.
Laois TD Renews Calls For Updated Wind Farm Guidelines
It follows the refusal of Seskin Renewable Energy's application for an eight turbine windfarm.
Midlands Man Laid To Rest Today
21 year old Paul Fitzpatrick passed away last week.
Anti-Racism Funding Granted For Offaly And Westmeath Groups
ODVSS and the International Disapora Forum will get funding for their services.
Gardaí Begin Murder Investigation After Child And Woman Dies In Offaly House Fire
Investigators believe the fire was caused deliberately.
Ashling Murphy Murder "Wrongly Accused" Granted Bail Over Theft Charge
Radu Floricel’s solicitor has been outlining his struggles with mental health since 2022.
Young Boy And Woman Killed In Offaly House Fire
The incident took place shortly before 8pm on Saturday night.
Laois Makeup Artist Warns Of Expired Suncream Dangers
6 in 10 people are willing to ignore the "open jar" symbol on packaging in new findings by the HPRA.
Lynx and Wolves In Ireland Pose Minimal Threat - Offaly Biodiversity
A new study shows only 32% of 10 to 11 year olds want lynx back in Irish habitats.
