The ESRI revealed demand for home care services is increasing.
Pensioners could be asked to pay an 5 euro an hour for home care and support services.
A review by the ESRI has revealed that demand for home carers is increasing and could be reprimanded with a flat rate.
Public homecare is currently free and extra hours can be organised privately for a fee.
But Tullamore's Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland says the plan must be based on need, not ability to pay:
Gardaí Seeking Public's Assistance After Offaly Office Burglary
A back window was broken into to gain access to the property.
Offaly Man Says Music Saved His Life
James McKelvey wants all those suffering through addiction to reach out for help.
Over 50 Midlands Schools Join Hot Meals Programme
The State wants hot meals in schools to be universal by 2030.
Garda Gives Account Of Courtroom Burke Family Courtroom "Melee"
Simeon Burke has brought his case against his conviction to the Court of Appeals.
Folly Fest Announces Line-Up Ahead Of Return To Laois
Last year's festival in Culohill Castle sold out.
Irish Rail Looking For Lost Commuting Pup's Owner
Staff at Heuston Station are keeping an eye on the lost dog after she jumped on a train to Dublin.
State Grants Over €1m For Midlands Archaeological Monuments
The money will be used to help protect and maintain the heritage sites around the midlands.
HRI Confirm Cancellation Of Kilbeggan's Season Opening Two Day Meeting
The news comes after the sudden death of racecourse manager Paddy Dunican.
Report Finds Increased Health Spending Not Matched By Activity Levels
Spending has increase by two-thirds since 2014.
No Arm-Wrestling Over Taking Credit For Workers' Tax Break, Says Fianna Fáil
Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have been lobbying for the measure.
"Everyone's In Shock And Disbelief" - Laois Woman In Sydney On Stabbing Attack
Six people were killed in the incident on Saturday.
Laois "Behind" In Disability Access - Advocate
Karen Chadwick is a deaf person with disabilities.
A Man Has Died In An Offaly Workplace Incident
More to follow..
Gardaí Investigating Laois Crash
The collision occurred earlier this morning.
Possible Westmeath Water Outage Under Investigation
Reports of the outage have been made since yesterday.
Break From Heavy Rain On The Way
The end of this week will see dry weather.
State Commits To Meeting LDA To Develop Plans For Columb Barracks
The site has the capacity to provide 100 new homes.
30,000 People Waiting For Appointments At Midlands Hospitals
2,000 of those have been waiting over a year.
Flood Protection Schemes Vital For Laois' Climate Action Plan
It's outlined seven priority actions for the county.
No HAP Properties For Rent In Two Major Midlands Towns
That's according to the latest Simon Communities Locked out of the Market report.
