It costs stations millions every year.
Independent radio stations have called on the Government to scrap the broadcasting levy.
The charge is made on broadcasters and used to fund the industry regulator.
It costs stations millions of euro each year, something the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland say is unfair.
Chairman of the IBI John Purcell has been addressing an Oireachtas Committee:
Plans Submitted For Westmeath Crematorium
Westmeath County Council are expected to make a final decision on June 11th.
Meteor Shower To Pass Over Ireland This Week
Seanie Morris from the Midlands Astronomy Club says we'll have to stay up to catch a glimpse.
Irish Road Victims Association Call For Coroner Reforms
Mullingar's Donna Price from the association says change is needed for inquests.
Progress Made On Delayed Redevelopment On Health Centre For Laois Town
The HSE is finally confirming plans for the Mountrath Health Centre site.
Over €60k Awarded Across Midlands For Playground Improvements
Portlaoise, Crinkill and Mullingar are all set to get investments in local play facilities.
Laois Retailer Retires After Five Decades in Business
AJ Flynn menswear in Portlaoise is closing its doors.
Laois Mother Expresses Concern Over Lack of Ambulances In County
Laois mother Ciara had to wait over an hour for one to attend to her daughter.
Court Of Appeal Reserve Judgement On Enoch Burke Case
They will judge at a later date if his suspension from Westmeath's Wilsons Hospital School was lawful.
Laois Farming Festival Announces Celebrity Chef Speaker
The festival will open on June 22nd.
Broadcasting Levy 'Unaffordable' for Radio Sector
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland are voicing concerns over a 39% increase in the broadcast levy.
Midlands Detective Behind 'Bikegate' Never Given Chance To Speak Up - GRA
The GRA highlighted the story of Detective Cunnane at their conference.
Man Accused of Causing Damage to Westmeath Garda Station Sent Forward For Trial
The cost of the damage at Athlone Garda Station in January is estimated at just under €23,000.
Aer Lingus To Serve Sustainable Offaly Snacks
BiaSol will be available on flights from next Monday.
Plans Lodged For 16 New Homes In Westmeath Town
A proposed 16 home development submitted for Athlone.
Midlands Hospital Opens New Family And Dementia-Friendly Facilities
The official opening takes place at 11:30am.
Public Invited To Have Say On €30m Hodson Bay Waterfront Plan
A meeting will be held today in Athlone.
National Lottery Calls On Winners To Collect €500K
The tickets were sold in Dublin and Carlow.
Laois Gardaí Arrest Driver "Fueled By Cocaine"
The motorist was also found to have no tax or insurance.
Midlands Gardai Suspension Story Given Standing Ovation At Conference
Detective Garda Eamonn Cunnane's story was told at today's GRA conference.
Newly Released Census Shows 500 People At Former Midlands Asylum
The records reveal numbers at the former Maryborough District Lunatic Asylum in Portlaoise.
