The bill is being introduced in the Dáil today.
Anyone convicted of stealing a family pet could face a 10-month prison sentence.
A bill is being introduced in the Dail today to deal with the issue, after a spike in cases during the pandemic.
Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Toibin outlines why this bill is being put forward:
Midlands MEP Challenging Proposed CAP Reforms After Audit
Ciaran Mullooly feels it's confirmation new CAP plans will not simplify rules.
Bressie Opens Up About Pregnancy Loss In New Book
Mullingar's Niall Breslin is sharing experience from a male perspective, in his new book The Place That Has Never Been Wounded.
OPW Announces Irish Sign Language Tours At OPW Sites
This initiative aims to make cultural heritage more assessable.
Parts Of Ireland Wake Up To Snow As Prolonged Wet Weather Continues
Wicklow and parts of Dublin were hit with snowy conditions.
Maura Higgins Gifted Birkin By Traitors Co-Star
She made it to the final of the US TV show.
Taoiseach Opens First Energy Grid Stabilisation System In Offaly
BESS is a joint venture between Lumcloon Energy and South Korea's Hanwha Group.
Fuel Industry To Face Questions Over Rapid Price Hikes
Prices have risen following the conflict in Iran.
Uisce Eireann Issue Boil Water Notice For Laois
Over 1,800 people are affected in the Killenard and Ballybrittas areas.
Gardaí Renew Appeal For Witnesses To Serious Midlands Crash
A teenage girl was seriously injured in the collision
Survey Reveals Men Have Higher Salary Expectations than Women
The irishjobs.ie survey found women's salary expectations are around €11,000 than their male counterparts.
Breaking: 91 Year Old Athlone Man Flying Home After Being Stranded In Dubai
Terry Carmody was on his holidays in Dubai as it was attacked.
Midlands Social Housing Delivery Up 9% In 2025
Laois and Westmeath saw steady rises.
Shane Lowry Says Daughter Helped Him See Positives After Florida Finish
Lowry missed out on victory at the Cognizant Classic last week.
Westmeath Festival Celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge With Free Community Events
Seachtain na Gaeilge runs until the 17th of March.
Hearing Aid Company Set To Help Deaf Laois Couple
Blackberry Hearing are offering free hearing aids after hearing their story on Midlands 103.
Laois School Fundraising To Reach VEX Worlds In America
The RNS Robotics team from Rosenallis National School are representing Ireland in St.Louis this April.
Midlands Project Wins National Impact Award
Midlands Ireland won the honour at this year's All-Ireland Community and Council Awards.
Garda Representative Association Slam Suspension of Detective Over Bike Loan
The detective who had been stationed in the Midlands is set to get over €250,000 in damages.
Fuel Industry Reps Warned Action Will Be Taken Over Pricing Malpractice
Enterprise Minister and Westmeath Longford TD Peter Burke will meet with energy representative bodies tomorrow.
Midlands Man Killed On M4 Was Over Eight Times Above Drink Driving Limit
The 49-year-old taxi driver suffered fatal injuries in the crash on the westbound carriageway of the M4 on March 13th, 2024.
