She says local jobs should go to local people.
A midlands senator is calling for changes to public procurement in light of the Lough Boora Park bike hire controversy.
A local business, which has been trading at the Offaly amenity for 11 years, has lost out to a Dublin-based firm in a Bord na Móna tendering process.
Green Party senator Pippa Hackett says while the aim is to ensure maximum value for public money, the procurement process needs to be more locally-aware:
Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Two people died in the collision.
Midlands Security & Defence Analyst Says Hoax Bomb Threats Aimed To Intimidate
Newstalk, Today FM and RTÉ were sent the false alerts by email yesterday.
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
