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  The half-rate Carer's Allowance won't be taken into account when calculating rent come February.

• Fuel Excise Cuts Extended Until September

  The fuel tax cuts will be phased out gradually over the next four months until the end of the year.

• Man Arrested In Laois Pleads Guilty Of Terrorist Plot On Galway Mosque

  Mr Peckauskas is accused of attempting to set fire to the Maryam Mosque.

• Teenager Dies Following Carlow Crash Overnight

  The single-vehicle collision happened at around 9pm.

• Tributes Pouring In For Westmeath Malaga Victims

  Michaela Newcombe is being remembered as a warm and compassionate person.

• Enterprise Minister Defends Higher Hotel VAT Rate

  The 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector comes into effect tomorrow.

• Laois Man Crash Victim To Be Laid To Rest Tomorrow

  Daniel Cass, who was in his 90s, is being described as "a great character"

• Laois Council Seeks Inclusion In 'Living City' Initiative

  The scheme is currently running in the Midlands.

• Westmeath Man Named Supreme Milk Quality Champion

  Multyfarnham’s Tomas Loughrey won the title at the Lakeland Dairies Supreme Milk Quality Awards.

• Offaly Councillor Sees "Great Potential" For Village

  Local councillor Claire Murray says lots is being done to develop housing and jobs in Rhode.

• Legislation Providing Paid Leave For Early Pregnancy Loss To Go To Cabinet

  Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke says it should be in place by the end of the year.

• Offaly Councillor Seeks More Roads Funding In North Of County

  Sinn Fein councillor Claire Murray feels the road network need substantial investment.

• Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €153k

  5.3kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €108,000 was seized.

• Plans Lodged For New 24-Hour Automated Car Wash in Laois

  It includes a touchless car wash, a plant room and a water recycling system.

• Westmeath School Joins Expanded Online Admissions System

  Meán Scoil an Chlochair in Kilbeggan are now included in the scheme.

• Offaly Soccer Club Seeks Green Light For Major Facilities Expansion

  Tullamore Town FC Chairperson Alan Kelly lodged the application.

• Laois Senator Warns Midlands STEM Progress At Risk Without New Funding

  June 23rd marked the conclusion of the "Driving STEM in the Midlands" programme.

• Offaly ICSA Sheep Chair Hits Out At Factories Over Lamb Prices

  There will be reductions of 50c/kg and a further 20c/kg expected.

• Calls For New Affordable Housing Strategy In Offaly

  The average price of a three-bed semi has risen almost 4% in the past year.

• "Every Parent's Worst Nightmare" - Three Westmeath People Die In Malaga Crash

  A fourth person is seriously injured after the incident near Malaga.