The Sinn Fein rep wants the new government to look at the issue in the new year.
A Westmeath councillor is proposing the idea of housing maintenance crews employed directly by Westmeath County Council.
Currently, housing work is carried out by external contractors through a procurement process.
Sinn Fein Councillor for Kinnegad David Jones believes it could generate local apprenticeships.
Councillor Jones says it's a conversation to be had in the new government:
Offaly Firm Appointed To Deliver Major €9m Midlands Project
The THRIVE Connolly Barracks Reimagined project involves the regeneration of Connolly Barracks.
House Prices Continue To Rise As Buyers Grow Cautious
According to the latest IPAV Property Price Barometer, national property prices increased by 3.6%.
Irish Citizenship Comes With Capacity To Contribute To Society - Taoiseach
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan is proposing stricter citizenship rules.
Up To 40,000 Tents Left Behind At Electric Picnic
Tents were once again left behind following the conclusion of EP.
Revenue Seizes €238k Worth Of Contraband
A number of cannabis items were seized.
Fianna Fáil TDs And Senators Gather In Offaly For Party Think-In
The two day event is taking place at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
Westmeath Photographer Captures Katie Taylor’s Retirement Fight At Croke Park
The Bray fighter fought Flora Pili on Saturday night.
Fiosrú Examines Death Of Young Man Following Garda Firearms Sting Operation
Evan Fitzgerald died in June 2025.
