One Westmeath councillor says profits currently end up abroad.
The current windfarm model isn't benefitting the country because profits are going abroad.
That's the view of Westmeath councillor Denis Leonard, who is calling for further controls on the size and scope of projects.
He says it's important that windfarms are erected for energy sustainability reasons not to please developers.
The Labour rep wants the increased measures to be reflected in every county development plan:
Laois TD Urges Support For Young Farmers Falling Short Of Slurry Standards
Grants are given to farmers through the TAMS scheme.
Laois Man Allegedly Used As ‘Money Mule’ Without His Knowledge
Joe Doheny faces money laundering charges.
New Fantasy TV Series Filming In Offaly This Summer
Wayfinders is currently filming across Ireland for its second season.
90% Of Midlands Septic Tanks Fail 2025 Inspections - EPA
A new report underlines many issues for septic tank owners nationwide.
Major Westmeath Housing Development Delayed
The local authority wants further information on 75 houses and apartments in Kilnafaddoge in Athlone.
Mary's Wheels Volunteers Doing Church Gate Collections In Midlands This Weekend
Edenderry, Mountmellick and Clonbollogue are just some of their upcoming collections.
Two Westmeath Companies Win Biopharma and Chemical Sector Awards
Dunbar Pharmaceuticals and Thermo Fisher Scientific have won awards.
Laois Councillor Demands Progress On Laois Bridge Works
Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin feels that plans need to be submitted to the OPW on Castletown Bridge.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €695k
21.5kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of over €419,500 have been seized.
Westmeath Woman Detained On Flotilla Ship Bound For Gaza
Moate's Louise McCormack is among the Irish citizens being detained by Israeli forces.
Sexual Abuse Survivors To Protest Counselling Notes Amendment Outside Dail Tomorrow
Co-Founder of Eist - Saying No To Silence, Mullingar's Hazel Behan
Offaly Man Praises EU Health Directive For Securing Surgery
Killeenmore's Micheal Feery used the EU Cross-Boarder Healthcare Directive to have knee surgery in Spain.
Charity Feeding Children In World’s Poorest Countries Launches Local Collections
Mary’s Meals volunteers will be in Edenderry, Mountmellick and Clonbollogue this weekend.
Westmeath Housing Project Put On Hold Pending Further Details
Garrycastle Homes Ltd has submitted plans for a 75-unit housing development in Athlone.
Westmeath Businesses Celebrate National Industry Award Success
Dunbar Pharmaceuticals and Thermo Fisher Scientific is celebrating national success.
Delaney Cup To Tour Westmeath Venues Today
Westmeath were crowned Leinster Football Champions yesterday.
Westmeath Man Jailed For Assaulting Garda And Calling Officer A Nazi
Aidan Ward pleaded guilty to assault.
Rain To Continue Across Midlands Before Sunny Weekend Boost
Temperatures are set to reach above 20 degrees celsius later this week.
Calls Made For Clearer Referral System For Children With Complex Needs
The Department’s Access and Inclusion programme is closing some early intervention classes.
One Person Arrested Over €8k Laois Drug Seizure
Cannabis was discovered in searches in Portlaoise over the weekend.
