He believes measures would need to be in place, before closing down so many services.
Sinn Féin says the government was right not to introduce Level 5 covid restrictions on the country.
Laois-Offaly TD Brian Stanley says Ireland isn't prepared to go into such an extreme lockdown.
He says the government needs to have organised better supports for businesses, renters and ramp up capacity in the health service before shutting services down again:
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Missing Offaly Man Found Safe And Well
Bernard Westman was last seen on Thursday.
Man Dies Following Midlands Crash
A man has died five days after being involved in a serious collision in Longford.
Storm Dave Leaves Hundreds Of Midlands Homes Without Power
A yellow wind warning remains in place for Laois, Offaly and Westmeath until 2am Sunday.
Laois Dairy Farm Submits Planning Application To Retain Onside Accommodation
Beechill Farm went into dairy farming in 2021.
Westmeath’s Musical Link To Sinead O’Connor Highlighted By Wax Museum Update
Paddy Dunning was good friends with the late singer.
Moneygall To Feature On New US Presidents Trail Celebrating Irish Roots
Barack Obama visited Moneygall during his visit to Ireland in 2011.
Free Bookfair Returns To Offaly This Weekend
The event is free for all visitors.
Brighter Weather Could Be On Way Next Week
Offaly's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says conditions can go either way.
Westmeath Retailer Criticises Ethanol Wine Conversion
Wines Direct CEO in Mullingar and Athlone Gareth Keogh says the situation must be resolved.
Hauliers Say Fuel Relief Measures Already Losing Impact
Price of oil continues to be high due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Midlands Owned Company Creating World's Biggest Moving Statue
The Giant planned by Westmeath's Paddy Gunning will be an immersive visitors attraction.
Laois Senator Main Speaker At 1916 Rising Commemoration
Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack will speak at the service in Erill this Easter Sunday.
Good Friday Tradition A Thing Of The Past - Laois Butcher
Francis Feighery runs his own shop in Portlaoise and says its less common to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday.
Inmate Who Died In Midlands Prison Had Psychiatric Issues
He was moved to a padded cell.
Storm Dave Triggers Nationwide Wind Warning
A yellow weather warning is in place from 2pm tomorrow.
HIQA Highlights Staffing And Privacy Concerns At Laois Hospital
Portlaoise Hospital achieved compliance in one area of regulation.
Irish Rail Warns Of Disruptions On Multiple Lines Due To Maintenance Works
Services between Portarlington, Galway and Dublin will be impacted.
Gardai Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
It happened shortly before 7 this morning on the M7 in Mountrath.
Laois Lidl Store Given Green Light
The plans involve the demolition of eight buildings in Mountmellick.
Gardai Appealing For Info On Offaly Boat Thieves
A traditional currach was taken in Banagher.
