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:
Midlands Students Develop App To Support People Living With Scoliosis
Lavonder Serhan and Sophie Browne have created the app CurveCare.
Midlands Group To Deliver Ambulances To Uganda For Hospice Care
Hope On Wheels will transport 11 of the vehicles overland.
Laois Teen Wows Crowd At Greenfields Festival
DJ Mookie captivated festivalgoers with her headline performance.
Midlands Fundraiser Launched To Support Rural Communities In Africa
'A Midlands Fundraiser for Self Help Africa' is being led by Offaly farmer Pat Mahon.
Ryanair Boss Criticises EU plan For Two Free Carry-ON Bags
Michael O'Leary doesn't see this happening.
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Many different events will be occurring across the midlands over the next seven days.
Midlands 103 Shortlisted For Justice Media Awards
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Teachers And SNAs Skydiving In Offaly For Life-Saving Surgery
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Midlands Counties Go Purple To Raise Awareness Of Domestic Violence
The campaign is led by An Garda Síochána alongside domestic abuse support services nationwide.
Appeal Against Ashling Murphy Murder Conviction Set For July Hearing
Josef Puska's appeal is set for July 15th.
Gardaí Issue M6 Update After Serious Collision
A man in his 20's has been left seriously injured after the two car collision.
Man Jailed For 'Disturbing' Ex-Girlfriend Attacks After Breaking Suspended Sentence
The two incidents took place in Athlone.
RTÉ Back In Hot Water Over Presenter Salaries
RTÉ executives will appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee next week.
Senior Member Of Crime Network Remains In Cusody
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Offaly Carer Wins Regional Award
Tullamore's Vanessa Craven is the Regional Winner at the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards.
Summer Flights Going Ahead As Usual - Ryanair
CEO, Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says all routes will be running.
Offaly TD Hopeful On STEM Officer Fund Solution
EU Just Transition Funding for STEM officers in the Midlands will run out at the end of the June.
Ryanair Criticises Dublin Airport Expansion Plan
CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary isn't a fan of the move.
Midlands Broadcaster Honoured For Promoting Irish Culture
Paddy Duffy was recognised by Comhaltas.
Offaly School Calls For Urgent Road Safety Measures
Almost 100% of vehicles are not obeying speed limits near Cloneyhurke NS.
