They're looking at financial measures to offset the covid restrictions.
The Tánaiste says he's working to positively discriminate in favour of Laois, Offaly and Kildare.
Leo Varadkar says the government is looking at measures to counter both the financial impact and reputational damage to businesses in the midlands.
The Minister for Enterprise says he understands the disadvantage they're at, having to restrict operations for at least two weeks more than others around the country:
Ploughing 2026 Live Day Three: 75,000 Flock to Screggan on Final Day
The NPA says 73,000 attended today.
Midlands Women Crowned Super Hosts For Hospice Fundraising
Three women across the Midlands are being highlighted for their longtime fundraising efforts for their local hospices.
Air Corps Facing High Numbers of Technician Vacancies
General Secretary of PDFORRA Mucklagh's Gerard Guinan says they must be filled quickly.
Midlands Groups Win GWS Excellence Awards
The National Federation of Group Water Schemes has honoured groups in the Midlands.
National Brown Bread Baking Champions Crowned At Ploughing
Olivia Nash and Cara Wall, both from Dublin, are this year's winners.
Mixed Picture Of Midlands Local Authority Social Housing In New Report
It comes from a new report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission.
Agriculture Minister Criticises Proposed 22% Cut To Next CAP Policy
Minister Heydon is at the Ploughing today alongside EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen.
Oireachtas Defence Committee Hears Of Air Corps Vacancy Concerns
PDFORRA's General Secretary has been giving politicians a run down of the air corps' problems.
