That's the call from Sinn Fein, after the site closed in the last week.
There's a need for a Just Transition for workers hit by the closure of the country's last briquette factory.
Bord na Móna's Derrinlough plant in Offaly has shut for good this week.
Laois Offaly Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley who's a former employee of Bord na Mona says its workers need support:
Laois TD Demands Changes Over Medical Card Thresholds
Brian Stanley says the situation has to be addressed this year.
Westmeath County Council Seek Funds For Walking And Cycling Link
The proposed development would run from Ballinahown Sports Park to BnM lands in Ballinahown.
Retired Westmeath Postal Officer Worker Jailed For 8 Years For Sexual Abuse
He was convicted following a trial last February.
Housing Targets 'Not Good Enough' - Laois Councillor
The Housing Delivery Action Plan sets minimum targets of 33 affordable homes.
Gardaí Investigating Midlands Arson Attack
The incident saw a car targetted in Longford Town.
Quality Garden Cabins Cost €100k, Says Midlands Log Cabin Experts
It comes as new planning exemptions came into effect yesterday.
New Hospital Manager Elected At Portiuncula University Hospital
She brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience to the role.
Plans For Laois Fire Station Delayed
The tender process for a fire station in Rathdowney is being set back.
