The Rural Independent Group has been raising the issue of spiralling energy costs in the Dáil this morning.
Any additional electricity credit will not go far enough to help struggling households, according to the Rural Independent Group.
It has been raising the issue of spiralling energy costs in the Dáil this morning.
Households can expect to receive an electricity credit in next week's budget.
However, Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, says this will not go far enough:
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.
Offaly Biodiversity Project Reopens For Year Two
The application deadline is January 18th.
New Midlands Hospice A Boost For Offaly - Tony McCormack
The TD has selected the approval for the hospice as his highlight of the year.
New National Minimum Wage To Take Effect On New Year’s Day
The auto enrollment scheme will also begin from New Year's Day.
Fatal Road Collision Claims Life Of Man In His 40s In Midlands
The incident occurred last night.
People Urged To Be Kind To Themselves When Setting New Year Resolutions
2026 will begin a new year tomorrow.
Defence Expert Links Trump’s Stance On Iran And Venezuela
Mr Trump has warned he will support Israeli strikes in response to Iran’s continued missile build-up.
Carlow Dog Attack Leaves Woman In Hospital With Serious Injuries
A woman in her late 50s has been air lifted to hospital after the incident.
