Barry Cowen feels EU’s CAP budget strategy is hiding stagnant funding levels.
A Midlands MEP is hitting out at the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy budget strategy.
Offaly's Barry Cowen believes the tactic is a 'smokescreen' to hide stagnant funding levels.
He wants continued support for high-output farmers alongside new sustainability incentives for smaller farms.
The Fianna Fáil rep says a third pillar in CAP will reward voluntary environmental actions:
€41m Announced For Midlands Roads
The funding includes €6m for the Mullingar to Longford N4 upgrade.
Laois Mother Criticises Proposed SNA Cuts
A review into SNA allocations is being paused after backlash.
"A Slap In The Face" - Offaly Councillor On HSE Hospice Foundation Debt
Edenderry's Fergus McDonnell says he's been told the HSE owes Offaly Hospice Committee over €300k.
Teagasc Centre To Be Named After Laois IFA President
Padraig Walshe was IFA President from 2006-2010.
Housing Minister Shrugs Off Westmeath Notice To Quit Warnings
It follows concern from people in Westmeath over termination of tenancies.
6,000 Trees Distributed Creating New Habitats Across Offaly
The Hares Corner project is one of 26 projects currently managed by the Burrenbeo Trust.
Quarry Search for Jo Jo Dullar And Deirdre Jacob Resumes
Gardai began the operation on foot of new information.
Laois Locals Gather For EP Meeting
The AGM gets underway at 7pm this evening.
Emergency Services Attend Laois Crash
The incident happened on Sunday.
Supreme Court Decision On Laois Windfarm Provides "Good Clarity" - Environment Minister
The ruling is expected to set a precedent on planning permission applications.
Midlands Musician Survey Launching
The information will help develop free workshop programmes for artists in the region.
Government And EU To Invest €35m In Local Climate Action
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien was in Tullamore earlier today.
Rose Of Tralee Steals DWTS Spotlight With Perfect Rumba
Katelyn Cummins scored 39 points yesterday.
New Facilities Mark New Era For End Of Life Care - Westmeath Hospice
The hospice and the HSE have agreed to move palliative care beds to a new location.
Laois County Council Announces Return Of Live Well Expo
The event takes place on April 8th.
Westmeath Butcher Jailed For 13 Years For Sexual Abuse Of Partner’s Sisters
40 year old Christopher Fitzsimons was convicted last July.
Revenue Officers Seize Over €99k Of Contraband
The seizures were made in various operations in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare Europort.
Westmeath Assault Survivor Speaks Out Following Former Partner’s Jailing
Kirsty Fitzpatrick was attacked with a golf club in February 2024.
Offaly Farmer Urges Reopened Investigation Into Forged Signature
Birr's Martin O'Toole claims his signature was forged on the deed of trust for a commercial building he did not pay for.
OPW Minister Rejects Claims Of Stalled Flood Relief Efforts
The Longford–Westmeath TD says he’s working daily to progress flood relief projects.
