The State hopes the new rules will help the Defence Forces attract more talent.
There will be new mandatory retirement ages and maximum recruitment ages for the Defence Forces.
New recruits can join up to the age of 39 - while the retirement age has been increased to 60.
The Government believes it will improve the Defence Forces' recruiting ability.
Security and defence expert and Mullingar Declan Power says it will enhance conditions:
Irish Food Safety System Strong Despite BSE Case - IFA
President of the body, Laois's Francie Gorman says it proves Ireland's system is doing its job.
No Confidence Motion Serves No One - John Clendennen
The Fine Gael TD believes the government should be allowed to focus on tackling the cost of living.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €158K
Seizures were made in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare Europort.
It Takes A Lot Of Work To Go Viral - Midlands Social Media Expert
Duncan Tout left his job in the UK after his dog gathered over 70k followers on TikTok.
Sentencing Of €8.4m Cocaine Pilot Delayed By Appointing New Legal Team
The sentencing at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court has been moved to July 27th.
Westmeath Deli Worker Given Suspended Sentence Following Break-In Incident
The incident occurred in April 2025.
Fuel Price Protest: Coimisiún Na Meán Asked To Investigate Media Coverage
The government's suite of solutions will cost over half a billion euro.
Laois Man Found Guilty Of Sharon Crean Manslaughter To Be Sentenced In May
His sentencing is set for May 15th.
Independent Midlands TD's To Back No Confidence Motion
Carol Nolan and Brian Stanley are indicating they will support Sinn Fein's motion.
Emeis Ireland Reports Financial Impact Following Nursing Home Exposé
The midlands nursing home is still recovering financially.
Midlands Hospitals Struggle As Waiting Lists Top 35,000
Tullamore recorded the highest number of its inpatient on waiting lists.
Midlands Lifeboat Crew Springs Into Action During Training Exercise
Members of Lough Ree RNLI underwent a rescue mission during one of their training sessions.
Government Housing Scheme Under Fire Over Low Uptake
Only four counties have taken part.
Gardaí Arrest Man After Two Westmeath Business Attacks
The incidents took place yesterday.
Midlands Nominees To Be Recognised At RDS Forestry And Woodland Awards
The awards take place this Thursday.
BnM Planning Two Gas Fired Power Plants For Offaly
A 570 and 140 megawatt plant are planned for the county.
Westmeath Councillor Demands Safety Measures For Crossing
Athlone Councillor Frankie Keena is seeking further measures after an accident on a crossing outside Cornamaddy National School.
COSMOS Star Party Returns To Offaly Tomorrow
Midlands Astronomy Club host the event tomorrow at Teach Lea Community Centre in Tullamore.
Midlands Ambassadors Appointed For Census Exhibition
It's in advance of the landmark release of the 1926 Census of Population records on 18th April.
Fuel Price Protest: Government Announce Fuel Price Cut
The measures take effect from midnight on Tuesday.
