He says that some just won't be viable.
The Government can't cushion every blow to small businesses, according to a Junior Minister.
The midlands is seeing an ever-growing list of businesses announcing closures in the first month of this year, with The Wandering Elk in Tullamore and Better Buys in Mullingar the most recent additions.
Longford Westmeath TD and Junior European Affairs Minister Peter Burke says the Government does stand by small businesses.
But, he admits not all are viable:
Barbara Heslin Retires From Longford County Council
She was Director of Services for 11 years with the local authority.
Charter Medical Group And Vhi Form Partnership To Ensure Timely Endoscopy Access
The procedures will be carried out at Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
Met Éireann Issues High Temperature Warning For 13 Counties
All of Leinster and Tipperary are included in the warning.
Cyclist In Her 80s Dies Following Bike And Truck Crash
The collision in Monasterevin yesterday morning.
Call For Consent Education To Begin At Pre-School Age
Rathdowney's Ellen O'Malley Dunlop is making the call for this.
Minister Vows Closer Cooperation On Wildfire And Bogfire Legislation
It comes after a recent spell of hot weather that sparked bog fires across the Midlands.
Transatlantic Investigation Targets Kinahan Cartel Assets
Daniel Kinahan is being held in Portlaoise Prison.
€35k Worth Of Drugs Seized In Westmeath Search
Two men have been arrested.
