However, just over half of councillors voted in favour.
Fine Gael members have approved going into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
90 per cent of their TDs, Senators and MEPs voted in favour of the deal.
It was 85% among the national executive, and 71% support among constituency delegates.
However, just 57% of local councillors in Fine Gael voted in favour.
Longford/Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the result is pleasing but significant challenges remain:
IFA President Backs Protests As Dawn Farm Controversy Escalates
Bord Bia Chairperson Larry Murrin is being questioned by TDs and Senators today.
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling On Laois Windfarm
The Coolglass Windfarm proposed 13 turbines in the Swan and Timahoe areas.
Flood Risk Grows Across Midlands Under Yellow And Orange Alerts
Laois are under a yellow weather warning until tomorrow morning.
Laois TD Concerned For Resident's Welfare In Nursing Home License Fallout
The Nursing Home is located in Brockley Park in Laois.
Offaly Boxer Set For Honorary Grand Marshal Role
The Tullamore Parade will be held on Tuesday, March 17, starting at 11.30 a.m.
Midlands Jobs At Risk Following Eurogiant Liquidation Announcement
A total of 640 people nationwide are employed by Eurogiant.
RSA Warns Laois Motorists Over Heavy Rain Warning
A number of weather warnings are in now place for counties across the country.
Man Arrested After Serious Offaly Collision Leaves Two Teens Hospitalised
A girl in her mid-teens in believed to be in a critical condition.
Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal After Fatal Laois Crash
Tony Kavanagh died after being hit by a car in Abbeyleix last Wednesday.
Offaly TD Questions Use Of Former Reformatory As Storage Site
Daingean Reformatory was previously used as a detention centre.
Pregnant Horse Dies Following Illegal Sulky Drive Across Dublin
The horse known as Anne was abandoned in Ballyfermot.
HSE Assumes Responsibility Of Droimnin Private Nursing Home
The HSE says there will no changes to day to day care arrangements.
New Commuter Survey Aims To Unlock Laois Work Travel Insights
The results will inform a report on talent hubs to guide economic development.
New Stats Reveal Westmeath People Have Highest Disposable Income
It's according to the CSO's latest stats.
Flood Warnings Issued In South East Amid Continued Heavy Rain
Conditions are expected to get worse over the next few days.
Laois To Be Under Yellow Weather Warning From Tomorrow Morning
The advisory is effective beginning at 3am tomorrow.
Demand For Parenting Supports Soars in Athlone
The organistaion has recently teamed up with IKEA.
IFA Continues Protest At Bord Bia
Protesters are calling for the Chair of Bord Bia to stand down.
Laois Woman Wins Midlands Hotel 'Employee Of The Year' Title
Catherine Phelan was presented with her prize in Athlone.
Local Authority Welcomes New Midlands Family Resource Centre
A recent survey ranks Longford among the most deprived areas in the country.
