Three local TDs were speaking on Midlands Today.
The people of the midlands were today given a chance to question local TDs on topics that are close to them.
Laois Offaly Independent TD Carol Nolan, Laois Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley and Longford Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty answered the pressing questions of the midlands' public.
National issues, such as a lack of available housing, and more local issues, such as persistent road works, were put forward for the Deputies:
Five Men In Court Over Midlands Violent Disorder Incident
All five appeared in Loughrea Court this morning.
Court Told Fighter Held Knife To Woman's Chest In House Raid Weeks Before Killing His Mother
Luke Donnelly received a seven and a half year prison sentence at the Central Criminal Court in June.
HSE Dublin And Midlands Launches Winter Flu And Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
People over 60 are advised to get both flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
SETU Secures Over €140k To Expand Higher Education Access For Prisoners
‘A Footbridge to the Pathway’ initiative is being delivered in Portlaoise Prison.
454 Patients Waiting For Hospital Beds Nationwide
21 patients are waiting at Midlands hospitals.
Westmeath Wins Best Age Friendly Programme In Ireland
The county’s programme won top honours at the National Age Friendly Awards.
Over €300k In Funding Available For Offaly Community Projects
Projects promoting community development, energy efficiency and sustainability are encouraged to apply.
Midlands Sees 83% Surge In New Electric Vehicles In Past Year
119 new EVs are in the midlands.
