David Jones is calling for intervention from the Housing Minister.
The Housing Minister is being urged to consider planning exemptions for self-catering businesses in rural Ireland.
Sinn Fein rep for Kinnegad David Jones Minister James Browne to take action on the issue.
It comes as the Government plans to restrict short term lets in larger towns in order to help rural tourism.
Councillor Jones says it may not come in time to help businesses this summer:
Laois And Offaly Under Status Yellow High Temperature Warning
Laois and Offaly are under the advisory until 6 tomorrow evening.
Fundraiser For Offaly Family Of Tadgh Farrell Taking Place This Weekend
It is taking place at The Venice in Monasterevin on Saturday.
Occupied Territories Bill Set To Be Approved
Services are not included in the bill which Offaly TD Tony McCormack says is in the interests of protecting Irish employment.
Irish Troops Returning After UNIFIL Deployment
The 127th Infantry Battalion will be landing at Dublin Airport this evening.
Laois Sustainable Future Conference Taking Place Today
It gets underway from 9:30am this morning.
FTD Brothers Take Off From Offaly
The brothers ran through the midlands on their journey.
Two Arrested For Abusive Behaviour On Westmeath Bus
A female passenger was subjected to racist and sexually explicit abuse.
Planning Permission Granted for New Laois Homes Despite Public Objection
Laois County Council approved the project despite several objections from local residents.
Midlands Animal Charity Criticize Viral Video Of Horse In Supermarket
My Lovely Horse Rescue is expressing concern over the video taken in a Dublin supermarket.
Gardai Attend Scene Of Westmeath Crash
The crash happened in Monksland this morning.
Public Meeting On Irish Neutrality In Laois Tonight
The meeting gets underway from 8pm at the Portlaoise Parish Centre.
Midlands Braced For Record Breaking Temperatures
Met Eireann expects South Leinster to see the warmest weather today.
Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise is apologising for disruptions caused.
Founding President Of TUS To Step Down Next Year
Professor Vincent Cunnane will retire on January 31st next year.
Westmeath Father Loses Job After Using HSE Funds For Home Upgrades
60 year old Brendan Mee has admitted to 13 charges of deception.
Higher Education Minister Visits Offaly
James Lawless is learning about the work of LOETB'S Midlands Skills Training Centre in Tullamore.
Midlands Woman Pays Tribute To Sister After Manslaughter Sentence
Sean Egan was sentenced to 12 and a half years in jail for the manslaughter of Sharon Crean.
FTD Brothers Continue 32 County Marathon Challenge Through The Midlands
The brothers have raised £1.4 million so far.
Fresh Restoration Works Begin At Westmeath Castle
The project for roof repairs was awarded €3.2 million in funding.
Nearly 1,000 Homes And Businesses Hit Affected By Power Outage In Midlands Town
The fault in Athlone is expected to be fixed by 1pm.
