Councillor Fitzpatrick is running in this election as an independent candidate for Offaly.
A general election candidate in Offaly wants to see asylum seekers properly vetted before being placed into communities.
Councillor Eddie Fitzpatrick is running as an Independent after leaving Fianna Fáil last month.
He has been speaking on the issue of up to 20 male asylum seekers living in three bedroom homes in Portarlington.
Mr Fitzpatrick says people are living in fear:
Three Men Arrested In Ongoing Investigation Into Fatal Offaly House Fire
The arrests took place today.
Elderly Man In Critical Condition Following Car Collision In The Midlands
The incident occurred at 10:00am this morning.
Fuel Support Scheme Approved For Agriculture, Fisheries And Haulage Sectors
Vehicle operators with units exceeding 3.5 tonnes will qualify for support.
Sinn Féin Warns Of Healthcare Gaps Due To Housing Shortage
Practices across the midlands have had to advertise positions on numerous occasions.
Laois Farmer Grows New Links In Regional Food Network
John Egan runs Farmer J's in Ratheniska.
Charter Medical Private Hospital Wins National Award
The Mullingar Hospital was honoured with the Health Ireland Award.
Cabinet Delays Airbnb Regulation And Short-Term Let Register Ahead Of Summer
A register was due to be in operation by May 20th.
Laois Firm Wins Sustainability Award At SEAI Energy Show
Aubren decarbonised St Vincent's Private Hospital.
Midlands Media Committee Member Wants Explanation Over Local Radio Levy Hike
Midlands TD Micheál Carrigy wants Coimisiún na Meán to appear before the media committee.
Westmeath Councillors Seek Taxpayer Cost Review Of Failed IPAS Centre
An enforcement file is now opening for the Lissywollen site in Athlone.
Journalists Face Surge In Online Abuse As NUJ Urges Tech Action
75% of female journalists experienced online violence in 2025.
Camross Camogie Honoured In Laois Following Historic All-Ireland Triumph
The Laois club were crowned National Champions in December.
Midlands Wind Farm Plan Withdrawn Days After Submission
Reasons for the withdrawal are still unknown.
National Ambulance Service To Increase Staff by 30% In Laois
The NAS are sending an additional vehicle and six extra employees to Laois.
Cabinet Advance Easing Of Defence Funding Restrictions
It's hoped the IDA and Enterprise Ireland will no longer need government approval to award funds for defence companies.
Planning Permission Submitted For Westmeath Business Park
The development would be built near Kinnegad.
Offaly Gardai At Scene Of Crash
The incident took place on the R420 just outside Tullamore this morning.
Westmeath County Council Open Enforcement File On Former IPAS Centre
The local authority are to remove unauthorised structures in Lissywollen.
Midlands MEP Invites Irish Stakeholders To Contribute to EU Report
Maria Walsh is calling on people to a farm generational renewal report.
Westmeath Tourism Office Opening Full Time
The office had only been open during peak tourism season in previous years.
