A report has been published on the challenges.
An Offaly TD wants clearer decision timelines for offshore wind energy projects.
Fine Gaels John Clendennen is a member of the Oireachtas Climate Committee, which has published a report on the challenges facing its implementation in Ireland.
One of the recommendations of the report is to increase the number of judges hearing cases in the Planning & Environment Court.
Deputy Clendennen says it's a matter of efficiency:
Irish Guide Dogs Celebrates 50 Years With Midlands Events
Events are taking place today and over the weekend.
Garda Treated Wife Like 'Chattel' During Years Of 'Controlling And Coercive' Behaviour
The Westmeath Garda pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour.
Grass And Meadow Management Programme Enhances Laois Public Spaces
The programme balances biodiversity objectives.
Midlands MEP Seeks Talks With Health Minister Over Brazilian Beef In School Lunches
Ciaran Mullooly is concerned about the food in school lunches.
Airbus And Air France Guilty Of Corporate Manslaughter Over 2009 Crash
A Midlands woman died in the incident.
First Public Community eBike Library In Midlands Launches
It aims to reduce emissions and increase activity.
Gaza Activists Arrive In Turkey
14 Irish campaigners including Moate's Louise McCormack touched down in Istanbul yesterday.
Emergency Services Tackle Offaly Electrical Fire
The incident took place on William Street in Tullamore this evening.
Enoch Burke Officially Dismissed From Teaching Post
His dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath has been made final.
New GAA Report Suggests Decline Of Rural Midlands Clubs
GAA Strategy Manager Dr. Peter Horgan delivered the findings before Offaly County Council.
BnM Awaiting Planning Process Outcome On Offaly Windfarm
BnM says the statutory observation period is currently underway for Leamanaghan Windfarm.
€290k Set To Go To Midlands In Local Biodiversity Action Fund
The local authorities in Offaly, Laois and Westmeath are all set to get funding for projects.
Midlands Families Highlighting Organ Donor Awareness Week
Both Killeigh's Carol and Willie Grennan and Mullingar's Orla Thornton have been sharing their stories.
Laois Councillor Proposes Multipurpose Community Hall
Councillor Tommy Mulligan feels one could be built next to Portlaoise Leisure Centre.
Housing Starts Surge 176% In First Three Months Of 2026
Over 2,600 new housing commencement notices were filed in the past month.
Westmeath Woman Calls For Public To Back Charity Ice Cream Fundraiser
Mullingar's Amanda Murphy now works with Down Syndrome Ireland.
Seas Suas Warns Department Of Children Plans Could Damage Childcare Services
The organisation is raising concerns following talks with the Minister.
€20k Funding Going To Laois Walking Schemes
The investment will support small-scale capital projects.
Midlands TD Questions If Kevin Bakhurst Is Right For RTÉ Role
RTÉ’s senior management are being questioned over presenter payments.
Former Laois Olympian To Compete At First Ever Enhanced Games
Shane Ryan will be one of the athletes involved at the event in Las Vegas.
