In 2024, the IDA made just two visits to Laois.
Both the IDA and Enterprise Ireland are ignoring County Laois, according to a government TD.
Sean Fleming says despite Portlaoise being the fastest growing town in Ireland, the county is getting just 2% of the IDA supported jobs in the Midlands.
In 2024, the IDA visited Laois on just two occasions, compared to 18 in Westmeath.
The Fianna Fail deputy says the county is getting nothing for its good work:
Children Have A Right To An Education - Sorca Clarke
About €2 million has been spent defending legal cases over school placements for children since 2022.
Taoiseach Describes Lack Of IDA Jobs In Laois As “Extraordinary”
Only two IDA visits to Laois took place in 2024.
Over 3,600 Midlands Children Denied Access To Irish Speaking Secondary Schools
There are currently no Gaelcholaiste's in the region.
Midlands Prison Phone Bill Reaches Nearly €70k Last Year
Almost €454k is being allocated to improve communications systems across the country.
Midlands Braces For Temperatures Of Up To 33 Degrees Celsius
Temperatures are set to soar over the course of the week.
House Prices Rise Across The Midlands
The housing prices rose the highest in Laois.
Farming For Nature Festival Kicks Off In Laois
The event is led by farmers to help them connect and network.
County Council Meeting With Traveller Group And Gardaí Over Cemetery Brawl
Two people were hospitalised after the incident in Portlaoise last month.
Boy In Critical Condition After Laois E-Scooter Crash
A teenage boy is currently being treated in CHI.
Laois TD Says Tanaiste Should "Get Out The Cheque book" For Local Infrastructure
Brian Stanley say it's needed to aid the recent rezoning of land for residential development.
Global Motor Neurone Awareness Day To Be Marked This Weekend
The date coincides with the summer solstice,June 21st.
Manna Drone Delivery To Cease Flights In Ireland
The company operates in places including Moneygall.
Midlands Contestants Starring At Miss Universe Ireland 2026 Final
Dawn and Davinia Knight alongside Victoria Lewis will be competing at the pagaent tomorrow.
Laois Electricity Capacity Set For Boost
Two transformers are being brought into a Laois substation.
Offaly TD Wants More Paternity Leave Supports In Place
The Dáil has heard calls for extra paternity leave for fathers.
Westmeath Company Planning Major Expansions
Mullingar's Sugar Plum Sweetery is aiming to open 10 stores within the next three years.
Uisce Eireann Asks People In The Midlands To Conserve Water
The semi-state body want people to use watering cans instead of hoses.
Ryanair And Michael O'Leary Agree New 6 Year Contract
It says there's a "modest" annual salary increase.
Midlands Set For Warm Weekend
Temperatures are set to reach 20 degrees.
Offaly Community Arts Group Donates €10k To Esker Arts Centre
The donation comes as Esker Arts celebrates it third birthday.
