Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

Breakfast with Peter Dunne

Passenger

Monday, 15 April 2024 09:17

The site has the capacity to provide 100 new homes.

The Housing Minister is committing to meet with the LDA to develop plans for a former Westmeath army barracks.

A public consultation was launched in 2021 to get input on the Land Development Agency's proposals to build homes at Columb Barracks in Mullingar.

The project hasn't made any progress since then, despite the site's capability to provide 100 new homes.

Junior Minister Malcolm Noonan says there are a number of complexities with the barracks:

Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands

The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway

Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings

120 HSE-owned buildings have been vacant for over 12 months, including 11 in Westmeath.
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal

The initiative would aim to develop the Grand Canal Greenway into a tourist destination.
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan

The annual competition will honour the memory of Joe Drennan.
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence

The driver was arrested with the vehicle seized and court proceedings are underway.
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach

11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation

It took place in Mountmellick on July 30th.

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103