The Taoiseach attended the turning of the sod in Portlaoise ahead of the upcoming General Election.
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Photos by Hannah Cahill
The Taoiseach was accompanied by Minster for Justice Helen McEntee, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, Laois Minister of State Sean Fleming and Limerick Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell.
Local politicians in Laois came out to support the turning of the sod, and accompanied the Taoiseach on a walk around Portlaoise.
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