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:
Laois Pupils Take Home National Student Enterprise Award
Paddy Lynch & Tom McDonald from St Mary's CBS are winners in the Junior Category.
Laois First Responder And Senator Warns Ambulance Strike Could Go On Longer
A 24 hour strike is underway, in relation to issues like pay and internal training.
Laois Property Among 21 Searched In Major Cross Border Operation
A man in his 30s was arrested following the operation.
Gardaí Call Off Search For Missing Man
Gardaí have discovered a body and are standing down the search.
Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers
Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is apologising for inconveniences caused.
Cork Couple Sentenced In Criminal Scheme With Midlands Money Launderer
A couple found themselves working with convicted money launderer Simon Gold.
Gardaí Investigating Burglaries In Westmeath
The incident took place today.
Over €90k Of Contraband Seized In Midlands, Rosslare Europort and Dublin
The parcels were destined for various addresses nationwide.
Midlands Volunteers Encouraged To Enter GAA Community Heroes Campaign
Applications are closing this Sunday.
Westmeath Writer's Novels To Be Reprinted In New Literary Revival
An arts initiative is being held in Athlone this week.
Men In Offaly Urged To Focus On Wellbeing Ahead Of Men’s Health Week
Men's Health Week takes place next month.
Offaly Firm Awarded €15m Contract For New Library And Arts Centre Project
Bretland Construction will be leading the charge for the project for Edenderry.
Westmeath Father Admits Threatening Young Mother In Social Media Video
Mr Michael Joyce pleaded guilty to intent to cause harm.
Gardai Investigating Westmeath Arson Attacks
The incidents happened in Mullingar last Wednesday.
HSE Prepares For 24-Hour Ambulance Work Stoppage
The work stoppage begins at 8am tomorrow morning.
Midlands Outpatient Waiting Lists Up By Over 4% In One Month
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore has over 20,000 people waiting for an appointment.
40% Of Fatal Fires Alcohol Related Between 2014 and 2021 - Health Research Board
The research found Over 40% of people who died in fires between 2014 and 2021 had alcohol in their system.
Irish Blood Transfusion Clinics Taking Place In Offaly This Week
The first clinic takes place this afternoon.
Offaly Hurling Captain Hospitalised Following Kilkenny Match
Charlie Mitchell only returned to action last month following months on the sideline.
Concerns Voiced Over "The Greatest Flight Risk Ever" In Portlaoise Prison
The State is considering the use of army officers to deal with the security risk of holding Daniel Kinahan.
