The recent localised restrictions have stoked concern over school resuming.
The Tánaiste says the government is confident schools in Kildare, Laois and Offaly can re-open this month, despite a spike in Covid 19 cases.
The three counties are facing increased restrictions until the end of next week following a spike in coronavirus infections.
Minister for Enterprise Leo Varadkar says there's no suggestion they'll be treated any differently when it comes to plans for re-opening schools:
€200k in Funding For Recreational Spaces Set For Midlands
The Teen Zone at Athlone RSC Fitness Park in Westmeath is one of the projects.
New RSA Report Finds 38 Serious Road Injuries In Midlands
The report spans between 2021 and 2025.
Laois Priest Praises Pope Leo's AI Encyclical
Abbeyleix's Fr Paddy Byrne is praising the pontiff's warning on AI.
Laois County Council Launch Public Realm Project
A €12 million Public Realm Project has started in Portlaoise.
Westmeath Actress Ties The Knot
The pair had a London ceremony.
Laois Shop Set To Close Doors After Three Generations In Business
Alo Donegan's in Portlaoise was founded in 1929.
Laois And Offaly Under Status Yellow High Temperature Warning
Laois and Offaly are under the advisory until 6 tomorrow evening.
Fundraiser For Offaly Family Of Tadgh Farrell Taking Place This Weekend
It is taking place at The Venice in Monasterevin on Saturday.
Occupied Territories Bill Set To Be Approved
Services are not included in the bill which Offaly TD Tony McCormack says is in the interests of protecting Irish employment.
Irish Troops Returning After UNIFIL Deployment
The 127th Infantry Battalion will be landing at Dublin Airport this evening.
Laois Sustainable Future Conference Taking Place Today
It gets underway from 9:30am this morning.
FTD Brothers Take Off From Offaly
The brothers ran through the midlands on their journey.
Two Arrested For Abusive Behaviour On Westmeath Bus
A female passenger was subjected to racist and sexually explicit abuse.
Planning Permission Granted for New Laois Homes Despite Public Objection
Laois County Council approved the project despite several objections from local residents.
Midlands Animal Charity Criticize Viral Video Of Horse In Supermarket
My Lovely Horse Rescue is expressing concern over the video taken in a Dublin supermarket.
Gardai Attend Scene Of Westmeath Crash
The crash happened in Monksland this morning.
Public Meeting On Irish Neutrality In Laois Tonight
The meeting gets underway from 8pm at the Portlaoise Parish Centre.
Midlands Braced For Record Breaking Temperatures
Met Eireann expects South Leinster to see the warmest weather today.
Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise is apologising for disruptions caused.
Founding President Of TUS To Step Down Next Year
Professor Vincent Cunnane will retire on January 31st next year.
