Councillor Frank Moran believes it should be scrapped.
An Offaly councillor is calling for the Housing Assistance Payment scheme to be scrapped.
Fianna Fail's Frank Moran believes HAP is unfit for purpose and should be replaced.
The social housing support is provided by all local authorities and the current threshold for a single person with two children is 26,250 euro
Cllr Moran knows of a case where a family's HAP application was refused because they were 7 euro over the threshold:
Local Authority Urged To Tackle Littering In Laois Shopping Centres
Conor Horgan from IBAL wants to see more from the local council.
Midlands Superintendent Pays Tribute To Departing Crime Prevention Officer
Sergeant Graham Kavanagh is retiring following 31 years of service.
60 New Jobs For Offaly As Grant Invests €8m In Expansion
Grant is located in Birr.
IRHA President Criticises RSA Despite Increase In Learner Permit Numbers
Offaly saw the largest increase in numbers over the past 12 months.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €306k
4.5 kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €92,500 was seized.
Gardaí Respond To Open Letter From Midlands Africa Support Groups
Both groups in Laois and Offaly signed an open letter following the death of Yves Sakila.
New Intellectual Disability Designated Centre Opens In Laois
It's designed to promote dignity, independence and community inclusion.
Man Due In Court This Afternoon Over Laois Assault
He's before Portlaoise District Court this afternoon.
Irish Peatland Society Gathering In Offaly This Week
This year's theme focuses on transitioning to renewable energy.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Graffiti Damage At Historical Laois Site
The incident is believed to have happened between late April and early May.
Offaly Company Announces €8m Investment
The company’s headquarters is in Birr.
Gardaí Appeal For Information After Sheep And Lambs Stolen In Offaly
The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning.
Laois Housing Plan For 74 Homes Resubmitted After 2024 Refusal
The site is situated in Portarlington.
Westmeath School Appeals For Enrolments To Retain Two Teacher Status
Emper National School needs 14 new pupils.
Mixed Fortunes For Midlands Towns In Latest Litter Rankings
Athlone and Mullingar have made jumps in the IBAL standings.
Midlands Carers In Focus As National Carers Week Gets Underway
An estimated 32,000 people provide care for loved ones across the Midlands.
Gardaí Investigating Alleged Shots Fired In Laois
The incident happened on Sunday.
Westmeath Retail Worker Sentenced To Eight Months For Violent Assault
33 year old James McCann of the Dublin Road, Moate is pleading guilty to three counts of assault, criminal damage and two charges of public disorder.
Two Midlands Lotto Players Win Big In Saturday Night Draw
Laois and Westmeath are home to lotto winners after the weekend.
Man Hospitalised After Serious Laois Assault
A man in his 40s has been arrested and is being held at a garda station in Laois.
