Fastway couriers went into receivership last month.
Franchise workers across the Midlands are being left thousands of euro out of pocket after the closure of Fastway.
Portarlington's Josh Kiernan had paid his staff before the news came through last month and says he's owed thousands in commissions.
He wants the government to step in to ensure workers like him are compensated in some way.
The Offaly man says as far as he knows, there's no prospect of ever getting that money back:
Family Of Midlands Man Seek Answers On Psychiatric Care System Gaps
Roscrea's Stephen Loughnane has spent almost five years in an isolation unit and is currently held in Portrane.
Westmeath Mansion Worth Over €1.7m Hits Housing Market
Delvin's South Hill House used to house a special school and is being offered in four lots.
Laois Councillor Criticises Government Response To Flooding
Graiguecullen/Portarlington Councillor Aisling Moran feels more can be done by TD's in response to recent flooding.
Laois Protesters Host Anti-Hunt Ball
Animal welfare representatives attended.
Midlands 103 Reaches 112k Weekly Listeners In Latest JNLR Report
The latest figures show that the station has increased by 6,000 listeners over the past 12 months.
Longford-Westmeath TD Calls For Changes In ADHD policies
5 new teams were funded in 2025 and are recruiting.
HSE Midlands And Dublin Record Highest Number Of STI's
Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and herpes were seen the most.
Laois Heritage Society Launches Spring Talks With Evening of Folklore
Tony Delaney will be speaking at the event.
Midlands Counties Among Most Superstitious Regions In Ireland
Westmeath and Offaly are seen as superstitious areas of Ireland.
Landlords Set To Reset Rents To Market Rates
The measure will be approved by the Seanad today.
Man Charged Over Westmeath Garda Station Attack Expected To Bring Full Bail Application
38 year old Adil Muhammed will be back in court later this month.
Offaly Retailer Fined For Breaching Consumer Law
Shops in Cork, Donegal, and Dublin have also been found in breach by the CCPC.
EU Must Recognise 'Toxic' Laughing Gas As Psychoactive Substance Of Concern - Nina Carberry
Countries across the continent are reporting severe poisonings and deaths.
Unmarked Grave Campaign Group Call For Meeting with Taosieach
The Friends of Julia want the release of an estimated 50,000 names buried at 18 former psychiatric institutions across Ireland, including St Loman’s in Mullingar.
Court Hears Man Who Killed Father In Laois Hotel Believed He Was Attacking Imposter
31-year-old Henry McGowan, from Brooklyn, New York is pleading not guilty by reason of insanity.
Former Detective Demands Higher Gardai Numbers For Community Policing
A 38% decrease has been recorded in recruitment to the road safety unit last year compared to 2009.
Aontú Publish New Flood Forecasting Bill
Leader Peadar Tóibín feels local authorities are not acting fast enough in planning applications for flood defenses.
Retired Westmeath Chief Fire Officer Calls For Re-Examining of Beep Test
It follows a successfully settled discrimination case in Cork against a woman seeking a full time fire fighter role.
Laois Actor Settling Roots In West Cork
Robert Sheehan is applying for planning permission for works on his Cork farmhouse.
Local Authorities Will Be Held Accountable On Windfarm Judgement - Eamon Ryan
The former Environment Minister reacts to a Supreme Court ruling affecting future planning decisions.
