His focus is on the gaps between a HSE worker and the private care worker.
A Laois student is leading a €100,000 study comparing public and private homecare in Ireland.
Nicholas O'Neill's findings include a €173 million jump in money allocated to private providers by the HSE over a 15 year period.
The 25 year old from Abbeyleix says the tendering process during the period was to blame:
Midlands Ireland Conference Celebrates Regional Transformation
It empowers Local Entrepreneurs.
Westmeath Man Calls for Support In Fundraiser After MND Diagnosis
The 'Drink Tea for MND' campaign is taking place across communities.
House Prices On The Rise In The Midlands
The figures are according to the latest REA survey.
Drug Convictions Soar In Midlands
An Offaly town seen a 180% increase on 2024.
Dog Has New Best Friend After Offaly Rescue
Bru fell down an abandoned well in Birr.
TII Pressured To Provide Update On Major Midlands Road Project
The N4 Mullingar to Rooskey project is currently in its design and environmental evaluation phase,
Edenderry Festival Lineup Revealed
The Tumbling Paddies are set to feature in this year's edition on July 3rd and 4th.
Midlands-Based Student Takes Bronze At Culinary Contest
Lesslie Angeles Terrazas Miguel from TUS Athlone came 3rd in the the Professional Student Chef of the Year.
New Legislation Just The First Step -Midlands Cancer Support Centre
The new legislation concedes with Daffodil Day.
Irish Credit Unions Hit Record Lending Levels
Mortgage and personal loans have soared.
ADHD Ireland Issues Social Media Warning
The information on platforms can be outdated.
Laois Footballer Tackles First Dates Ireland
23-year-old nursing student at TUS Athlone Michael O'Connell is the latest midlands feature on the show.
New Jobs Announced For Midlands
A new office at SETU Carlow is creating 22 jobs.
Cancer Survivors Welcome ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Mortgage Reform
They insist medical recovery not financial judgement should define their future.
Irish Cancer Society Calls For Support This Daffodil Day
Thousands of volunteers will be on streets and at shopping centres.
Interactive Offaly Event Highlights Barriers Faced By Abuse Survivors
It takes place at the District Court Offices in Tullamore today.
Lawyers Seek To Overturn Murder Conviction Over Midlands Shooting
Stephen Silver is serving a life sentence for shooting Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
Burglary Gang Breaks Into Midlands Shopping Centre
The incident took place shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Laois TD Wants New Fire Station Fastracked
Plans for a new fire station in Rathdowney were given the green light earlier this month.
Midlands Housing Commencements Continue To Rise
Just over 100 houses were started across the counties last month, in new Department of Housing figures.
