The call also covers extra training in online services for businesses in the Midlands.
There are calls for additional funding and training for local family owned midlands businesses in next week's Budget.
The President of Mullingar Chamber of Commerce, James Bourke, says many local retailers would like to expand their online services but creating a website is expensive.
He says while there are some supports already in place, they are not enough:
Revenue Seize Over €4m Of Contraband
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.
Joint Water Safety Appeal Issued Ahead Of Saint Patrick's Day
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Laois Offaly Gardai Launch Speed Reduction Campaign
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Laois Teenager Launches Own Barbershop
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Historic Offaly Gastropub Hits Market For Under €500k
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Gardaí Warn Against Driving Under The Influence
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Laois Ladies Football Legend Honoured By County Council
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Westmeath Defence Expert Questions US Iran Strategy
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Dovida Invites Midlands Communities To National Hiring Day
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HSE Apologises Over Offaly Wedding Registrations Gap
A similar issue arose in 2024.
'Illegal Mobile Pharmacy' Shut Down In Laois
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Midlands Star Wins Glitterball After Stunning Performances
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Gardaí Appealing For Witnesses To Fatal Westmeath Crash
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Midlands Beautician Turned Tarmac Layer Sing Trades Praises
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Laois Company Wishes Rose Of Tralee Luck For DWTS Final
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Digital Career Skills Platform Launches For Midlands
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Canadian Ambassador To Ireland Visits Offaly
Ambassador Dennis King toured the county ,visiting Clonmacnoise and trying his hand at hurling.
Laois Council Moves To Acquire Derelict Building On Main Street
A decision on the move is due August 3rd.
