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Friday, 27 January 2023 09:16

The multi-million euro deal with a UK investment firm has been met with plenty of criticism.

The controversial Coillte deal is very frustrating for everybody, in particular for farmers engaged in forestry.

That's the view of the IFA over Coillte's multi-million euro deal with a UK investment firm, to buy up new and existing forestry in Ireland.

It comes after hundreds of protesters held a protest outside Leinster House yesterday calling for it to be reversed.

Irish Farmers Association President, Toomervara's Tim Cullinan says it's unfair for farmers to be excluded:

Free Heart Health Checks In Laois Today

The Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit is in Portarlington this morning.
Laois Fire Fighters Tackle Latest Bog Blaze

Fire fighters have been dealing with bog fires across the Midlands for weeks.
"Great" Local Link Midlands Route Mothballed Over Funding Gap

It's hoped the route's launch will be confirmed after Budget 2027.
Temperatures Of 30 Degrees Forecast For Leinster Counties

A high temperature warning is now in effect for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
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.

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