The Senator will be Minister of State for Agriculture.
Offaly's Pippa Hackett has been appointed as a Super Junior Minister.
The Senator will be Minister of State for Agriculture, working along side Laois Offaly TD Barry Cowen who was appointed as Minister of Agriculture.
She's the Green Party's spokesperson for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.
Meanwhile, Laois Offaly TD Charlie Flanagan has lost his seat at the Cabinet table with Helen McEntee being appointed as the new Minister for Justice.
Laois Farmer Wins Land Mobility Award
Liam Barton was also a finalist in the Young Farmer of the Year category.
Westmeath Woman Honoured With National Award For 30 Years Of Hospice Fundraising
Marie Kiernan has been a pillar of support to North Westmeath Hospice.
Offaly Woman Honoured For 13 Years Of Hospice Fundraising
The presentation took place as part of a special ceremony at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Midlands TD Raises Concern Over Rising Demand For Counselling Services
The number of adults accessing CAPA and Counselling in Primary Care services was 6,254 in 2025.
International Literacy Day Marks 60 Years
An estimated 739 million young people and adults globally lacked basic literacy skills in 2024.
Laois Reaches Key National Broadband Plan Milestone
Laois joins seven other counties in the milestone.
Midlands Tax Defaulters Hit With Prison Sentences And Fines
It's revenue's latest tax defaulters list.
Midlands Firefighter Among 40 Stranded Trying To Make 9/11 New York Memorial
Their flight was cancelled this morning.
