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Thursday, 11 April 2024 at 11:04

It would be in an effort to aid those who need emergency accommodation.

Modular housing should bypass the planning process to assist those in need of emergency accommodation.

That's the view of Offaly Councillor Tony McCormack, who is calling for supports for those who are "sharing a room, or sofa surfing."

The standard planning process can take up to three years for development to be completed on a home.

Councillor McCormack says we should be replicating the projects done for Ukrainian refugees:

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Primary School Councilling Sessions Likely To Be Rolled Out In Deis Schools

Laois students were included in the successful pilot programme.
Urgent Call For Progress On Proposed 20-Bed Midlands Hospice In Offaly

A recent vote saw all but one Offaly councillor back the project’s progression.
Laois Village Aiming For Major Parish Hall Redevelopment

Locals are setting up an limited company to oversee any works at Clonaslee's Parochial Hall.
Midlands MEP Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Women From Domestic Violence

Women’s Aid’s Femicide Watch raises awareness of the dangers women face.
Youth Mental Health Referrals Rise By 54% In Laois And Offaly

Referrals were by just under 40% in the first half of this year nationally.
Midlands Senator Calls For More Support For Families Facing Drug Debt Intimidation

Joe Flaherty made the call yesterday in the Seanad.

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