The Senator will be Minister of State for Agriculture.
Offaly's Pippa Hackett has been appointed as a Super Junior Minister.
The Senator will be Minister of State for Agriculture, working along side Laois Offaly TD Barry Cowen who was appointed as Minister of Agriculture.
She's the Green Party's spokesperson for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.
Meanwhile, Laois Offaly TD Charlie Flanagan has lost his seat at the Cabinet table with Helen McEntee being appointed as the new Minister for Justice.
30 Sports Clubs Awarded €60k In SPAR Community Funding
Three midlands clubs are part of the funding scheme.
Midlands TD Warns Of Consequences For Irish Football If FAI Faces UEFA Sanctions
The FAI appeared before an Oireachtas Committee yesterday.
News Reporter Sent To Horn Of Africa To Cover Drought And Flooding Issues
Reporter Lynsey Dolan will travel to Somaliland this month.
Only 44 Dog Fouling Fines Issued Nationwide Last Year
Westmeath didn't issue a dog fouling fine last year.
Offaly Young Musician Performs With U2
Lauren Mathews performed alongside the band for their 50th anniversary celebration.
Midlands Hospice Project Running 30% Over Budget
The project is running €12 million over budget.
Midlands Forestry Firm’s Appeal Against 58-Home Westmeath Development Dismissed
Lacken Ventures Ltd were granted permission to construct houses in Mullingar last month.
Report Highlights Mental Health And Overcrowding Crisis In Irish Prisons
A report revealed that 21 of the 35 human rights-based standards set out have not been met.
