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Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:05

The Government secured Dáil approval for its plans to scrap the measure, winning the vote by 79 to 71.

The abolishment of the triple lock on the deployment of Irish Defence Force personel will "renew peacekeeping" according to a Midlands TD.

Fine Gael's Micheal Carrigy voted in favour of removing the need for UN approval before Irish troops can be deployed on certain overseas missions.

The Government won a Dáil vote on plans to scrap the measure, by 79 votes to 71.

The Longford Westmeath TD says like many in the country, he has family serving overseas:

HSE Urges Midlands Public To Plan Ahead For Bank Holiday Healthcare

Out-of-Hours GP Services and injury units will be available over the weekend.
Croí Mobile Health Hub Visits Midlands Ahead Of World Stroke Day

The event is being held at the Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone.
Over 420 Vacant Properties Restored Across The Midlands Through Refurbishment Grant

The most amount of properties restored were in Westmeath.
New HSE Figures Show Thousands Leave Emergency Departments Before Being Discharged

The percentage of patients leaving early in the Dublin and Midlands Region stands at 7.4% so far this year.
Gardaí Investigating Fresh String Of Westmeath Thefts

There were four alleged thefts reported in Athlone on Tuesday.
Offaly Councillor Objects To Midlands Hospice Proposal

Edenderry Councillor Fergus McDonnell says he believes it's going on the "wrong site."
Midlands Local Authorities On Standby For Storm Austen

The entire country will be under a Status Yellow rain and wind alert.
Second Man Due In Court Over Westmeath Burglaries

The incidents are believed to have taken place in August.

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