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:
Westmeath Garda Recounts Facing Speeding Car Head-On
Weronica Halusko is appyling to get her car back after the June 2025 incident.
Midlands Hospital Bringing Generations Together For Positive Ageing Week
An information stand is opening from 10am this morning.
Offaly Planners Consider Application For Industrial Building
A decision will be made on the Stones Hydraulics Limited apllication in November.
Offaly Community Awakes To Grief After Father And Daughter Workplace Death
A man in his 50s and a woman in her 20s lost their life in an accident in Banagher yesterday.
Contraband Worth Over €600k Seized In Westmeath
Eight premises were searched during the operation, with over 413,000 cigarettes seized.
PNA Postpone Industrial Action For Tomorrow
The action which was to take place in areas including Ballinasloe has been postponed until October 15th.
Offaly Councillor Describes "Shock" Of Community After Fatal Workplace Incident
Independent councillor John Leahy says the community of Banagher will rally around the family affected.
Midlands TD Slams Opposition Proposals On Fuel Price Crisis As "Fantasy"
Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath TD Micheal Carrigy attended yesterday's meeting in Moate.
