The largest water project in the State's history will run through the Midlands.
The Housing Minister says the Shannon pipeline is vital for the country.
It comes as the public consultation on the plan, which will be the largest water project in Irish history, closes today.
It will see water pumped from the River Shannon, transported across the Midlands, to boost supply in the east of the country, but is facing local opposition.
Minister Browne believes most of the fears can be allayed:
Further Five Reviews Into Portiuncula Maternity Care Due In March
It will bring the total number of investigations to 12 by the end of March.
Offaly Town Project Enters Next Phase
The Rectory Fields project in Birr is moving to pre-planning consultations.
Laois TD Urges HSE To Take Over Nursing Home
Willie Aird is joining calls for the HSE to permanently control Drominin Nursing Home.
€10m Funding Under EU Just Transition Fund For Midlands Bioeconomy
TRANSFORM will upcycle food waste and agri-food by-products at a commercial scale in Tullamore.
Construction Progresses At Site Of Former Laois Factory
Six acres of the former Avon site at Canal Road Business Park in Portarlington have been bought.
Offaly TD Slams Costs Of 'Latte Levy'
Carol Nolan claims the Environment Minister is taxing small businesses out of existence.
Westmeath School's Enoch Burke Legal Costs Referred To Adjudicator
Mr Burke appeared in court via video link today.
Midlanders Living In US Describe Impact Of Historic New York Blizzard
Athlone's Patrick Griffin is one of many stuck in blizzard conditions.
Planning Appeal Rejected For 38 Westmeath Apartments
Andrews Construction had been seeking to build on Mullingar's Dublin Road.
Laois Senator Adds To Government Criticism On Backtracked SNA Cuts
Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack believes it's "ludicrous" the government is failing to take responsibility.
Midlands County launches Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme
The aim of the scheme is to support families and first-time buyers to achieve homeownership.
Power Outage Leaves Over 1,400 Without Electricity In Westmeath
Power is expected to return at around 1:30pm.
Midlands Professor Appointed to National Science Advice Forum
The scientist has supervised 40 PhDs, 14 MScs and 17 postdoctoral researchers.
Fine Gael Councillor Moves Against Government Rental Reforms
It comes as the 2025 Q4 Daft.ie rental price report was issued recently.
Offaly Holds Inaugural Green Energy Conference Today
The event will be on until 2:30pm at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
Multi Vehicle Offaly Crashes Cleared
The incident took place on the N52 in Tullamore.
Midlands Designer Awarded At Junk Kouture Final
The design is called ‘La La Lu Veil’.
HIQA Requests Undercover Footage Of Laois Nursing Home
A High Court judge is currently considering the application.
Midlands Hospital To Install CT Scanning Service
The Alliance Medical device will provide on-site service at the Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
Laois Village Set To Get Painting Facelift
Ballinakill is joining the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
