Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves
The RSA has re-hired 18 testers.
Just over 3,600 people in the midlands are awaiting a driving test.
The largest waiting list is in Westmeath at 1,487, there's over 1,350 in Offaly and 759 in Laois.
The Road Safety Authority has re-hired 18 testers and is operating on Saturdays in an effort to reduce the backlog.
Its communications manager Brian Farrell says they're aware the situation is unacceptable:
Ryanair Boss Warns Airfares Could Rise 20% Next Summer
Michael O’Leary says airlines will take on most of the costs.
Cancer Diagnosis Leaves Midlands Mother Worried About Her Children’s Financial Future
Aoife Murphy from Portarlington was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2025.
Westmeath Parish To Host Community Mental Health Discussion
The event is taking place tomorrow.
Climate Concerns Drop Among People In The Midlands
A new CSO survey shows 42% of people had listed climate as a main concern in 2023 in comparison to just 26% now.
EU Leaders Gather In Westmeath To Shape Future Of European Communities
The meeting will end with the adoption of the Mullingar Declaration.
Public Consultation Opens For N4 Road Upgrade
The N4 Mullingar to Roosky upgrade is now at Stage Three.
Latest Motion Put Forward In Dail To Tackle Rising Fuel Costs
The Independent Ireland party and Independent TD's are putting it forward.
EU Regional Leaders Focus On Keeping Young People In Their Home Communities
EU Leaders are meeting in Mullingar this week.
