A Laois-Offaly TD has been appointed to the role.
The new chairman of the Public Accounts Committee will take a pay increase, despite indicating he and his colleagues may look into salary raises given to three super junior ministers.
Laois-Offaly TD Brian Stanley will receive a €9,000 allowance, which is taxable, while junior ministers with a seat at the cabinet table are getting a €16,000 bump.
The Sinn Féin deputy is defending the move:
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.
€4.5m Going To Midlands Suckler Farmers
It's part of the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme.
Westmeath Writer Nominated Posthumously For Award
Manchán Magan’s last book published weeks before his death.
Seven Midlands Hotels Nominated For Gold Medal Hotel Awards
Hotels across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath have secured a collective 23 nominations.
Cabinet Approves Major Expansion Of Midlands Garda HQ And Prison
250 new prison places are set to be added.
Memorial Day Honouring Ashling Murphy Takes Place In Offaly
The event kicks off at 10am in the Bridge Centre in Tullamore tomorrow.
Midlands Town Left Shocked After Death Of Young Woman
Mullingar's Annmarie Alice McLoughlin passed away on Wednesday.
Concerns Highlighted On Drones Spotted Ahead Of Zelenskyy Visit
Defence expert, Mullingar's Declan Power believes it's troubling ahead of Ireland's EU Presidency next year.
€6m Westmeath Lotto Jackpot Winner Comes Forward
Arrangements are now in place for the winner to collect their prize fund.
Israel’s Participation Sparks Eurovision Withdrawals From Ireland And Others
More countries could potentially join them.
Teachers Union Calls For More Permanent Posts Amid Recruitment Challenges
The cost of living crisis is one of the major reasons for the call.
Offaly Garda To Receive Bronze Medal And Bravery Award
Offaly Garda David Nolan will be the recipient.
Laois TD Questions Effectiveness Of Utilities Commission In Regulating Uisce Éireann
Deputy Sean Fleming is raising the concerns.
€6m Lotto Jackpot Ticket Sold In Mullingar
The winner is the 9th Lotto winner of the year.
Grinch Themed Late Late Toy Show Lights Up the Midlands
Late Late Toy Show takes place this evening.
Strong Friday Winds Forecast
Ireland's Weather Channel is predicting potentially dangerous travelling conditions.
