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• Housing Minister Ready To "Declare War" Over Major Infrastructure Plans

  Shannon Pipeline project falls into that category.

• Appeal Halts Plans For Residential Development In Laois town

  The appeal includes disruptions to the local traffic plan.

• Midlands Sports Clubs Receive €15k In Funding

  Each club has been awarded €5,000 each.

• Laois TD Slams IDA’s 'Awful' Record Amid Job Losses In The County

  Leprino Cheese's closure in Portlaoise will result in 132 job losses.

• Minimum Wage Rise Sparks Concern From Westmeath Retail Boss

  A 55 cent rate increase is under consideration by the Cabinet for the next Budget.

• Laois County Council Shortlisted For Public Sector Awards

  Laois County Council has been nominated in three categories.

• Emergency Services Attend Offaly Fire

  It took place in Kilcormac last night.

• Sinn Fein President Promises Free Rein For Councillors In Presidential Vote

  Sinn Fein representatives in Offaly and Westmeath are casting their votes on Monday.

• Minimum Wage Could Increase To €14

  Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke could raise the wage by 55 cent.

• New Site For Offaly Swimming Pool Confirmed

  The local authority in Offaly are confirming a new site for the Edenderry Swimming Pool.

• Family Of Missing Laois Woman Devastated By Decision Not To Upgrade Case

  Imelda Keenan's case remains a missing persons investigation.

• Music, Poetry, And Fire Shows Headline Culture Night

  A diverse range of events are taking place across Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.

• Humphreys Vows To Hold Fine Gael Members To Account As President

  The former Monaghan Minister and TD is running in the Presidential race.

• Ploughing Day Three: Taoiseach Responds To Laois Nursing Home Controversy

  The last day of action in Screggan will see overcast conditions with scattered showers.

• New Garda Recruitment Drive Launches Today

  Applications have opened this morning.

• Jim Gavin Backs Irish Neutrality, But Says President Has No Role In Triple Lock

  It comes as the Tanaiste calls for changes to legislation.

• State Is Responding To Nursing Issues In Laois - Taoiseach

  Micheal Martin says HIQA's actions show the State is handling the issue.

• Laois Senator Wants State Action To Protect Nursing Home Residents

  HIQA is applying for changes to Dromnín Nursing Home's registration.