The legislation will be in place very soon.
Plans are underway to introduce new laws to help struggling small businesses.
There are concerns many viable businesses may find it difficult to survive as the country emerges from lockdown.
The Government wants to introduce a low cost examinership process that avoids the courts for these businesses.
Junior Minister, Longford/Westmeath TD Robert Troy, hopes to have the legislation in place soon:
Gardaí Seek Witnesses Following Westmeath Burglary
The incident took place in Tyrellspass on Saturday evening.
Teacher Pay, AI And Staffing Crisis To Dominate Union Conferences
The teaching unions will gather across the country for their conferences.
Electric Picnic Organiser Defends Kanye West UK Festival Booking
Wireless Festival has received criticism for the inclusion of the 48 year old.
Midlands Commuters Facing Major Fuel Protest Delays
Convoys of trucks, buses, and cars will heading to Dublin this morning.
Missing Offaly Man Found Safe And Well
Bernard Westman was last seen on Thursday.
Man Dies Following Midlands Crash
A man has died five days after being involved in a serious collision in Longford.
Storm Dave Leaves Hundreds Of Midlands Homes Without Power
A yellow wind warning remains in place for Laois, Offaly and Westmeath until 2am Sunday.
Laois Dairy Farm Submits Planning Application To Retain Onside Accommodation
Beechill Farm went into dairy farming in 2021.
Westmeath’s Musical Link To Sinead O’Connor Highlighted By Wax Museum Update
Paddy Dunning was good friends with the late singer.
Moneygall To Feature On New US Presidents Trail Celebrating Irish Roots
Barack Obama visited Moneygall during his visit to Ireland in 2011.
Free Bookfair Returns To Offaly This Weekend
The event is free for all visitors.
Brighter Weather Could Be On Way Next Week
Offaly's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says conditions can go either way.
Westmeath Retailer Criticises Ethanol Wine Conversion
Wines Direct CEO in Mullingar and Athlone Gareth Keogh says the situation must be resolved.
Hauliers Say Fuel Relief Measures Already Losing Impact
Price of oil continues to be high due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Midlands Owned Company Creating World's Biggest Moving Statue
The Giant planned by Westmeath's Paddy Gunning will be an immersive visitors attraction.
Laois Senator Main Speaker At 1916 Rising Commemoration
Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack will speak at the service in Erill this Easter Sunday.
Good Friday Tradition A Thing Of The Past - Laois Butcher
Francis Feighery runs his own shop in Portlaoise and says its less common to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday.
Inmate Who Died In Midlands Prison Had Psychiatric Issues
He was moved to a padded cell.
Storm Dave Triggers Nationwide Wind Warning
A yellow weather warning is in place from 2pm tomorrow.
HIQA Highlights Staffing And Privacy Concerns At Laois Hospital
Portlaoise Hospital achieved compliance in one area of regulation.
