The mobility allowance was suspended nine years ago.
The Dáil will be told this morning that people with disabilities are 'marooned in their own homes'.
The Regional Group will call on the government to establish a comprehensive set of transport supports for them.
The Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant was suspended for new applicants nine years ago - and never replaced.
Independent Roscommon/Galway TD Denis Naughten says it's completely unacceptable:
Four Midlands Workplace Deaths Recorded In 2025
New HSA figures show almost 60 incidents were recorded nationally last year.
Motorists Advised To Take Alternative Routes Due To Westmeath Crash
The incident occured at approximately 9.15am.
Laois Motorist Arrested For Driving Under Influence
The vehicle was stopped near Portarlington for going 141km/h in a 50 km/h zone.
Ireland Among Lowest Unemployment In EU
The Enterprise Minister says skills development must be a focus going forward.
Offaly Town Considered One Of The Cleanest In The Country
Tullamore is considered cleaner than European norms.
"The Silence Around Her Fate Remains Unbroken" - Gardaí Issue Fresh Appeal Over Missing Laois Woman
Imelda Keenan was last seen in Waterford City on January, 1994.
Man Dies In Midlands Crash
A man in his 30s has lost his life after a crash on the N4.
Offaly Family Shop Spanning Five Generations Shuts Doors
De Cleirs in Kinnitty had been open since 1828.
Westmeath Family Praise Work Of Crumlin After Fundraiser
The Dixon family's tractor run in Killucan raised €6,000 euro in aid of its services.
Gardai Seize Over €2m Of Cannabis In Westmeath
It was seized across two properties in Ballynagore on New Years Eve.
Homelessness Figures In Midlands Remain Static
Department of Housing figures shows 222 adults used services in the region last November.
Met Eireann Issue Low Temperature And Ice Warning For Midlands
It comes into effect from 6 pm tomorrow evening.
Offaly Records Highest NCT Pass Rate In Midlands
NCT test figures shows Tullamore recorded a pass rate of 56%.
12 Road Deaths Recorded Across Midlands Last Year
The RSA has released a provisional review of fatalities for 2025.
Over 114,000 Hospital Patients Admitted Without A Bed in 2025
Mullingar recorded the highest number at 1,360 patients.
Visiting Restrictions In Place For Midlands Hospital
The HSE is restricting visits to Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Multi-Vehicle Crash In Westmeath
The incident took place just after 11:00am this morning.
Offaly Boxer Serves Up ‘Boxer Bites' Series On Social Media
Grainne Walsh has been active on her social media over the past month.
Gardaí Seize Over €200k Worth Of Drugs In Carlow
The seizures include suspected cannabis with a street value of €136k.
Defence Boost Won’t Solve Personnel Shortages - Declan Power
This comes in the wake of the €1.7 billion investment announced earlier this month.
