It follows the release of Nursing Homes footage.
A Laois TD says he's 'lost all confidence' in HIQA's ability to enforce their safeguarding policies in nursing homes.
It comes after last week's RTE investigation into the standard of care in the Residence Nursing Home in Portlaoise.
Independent rep Brian Stanley feels the body holds a stricter standard on smaller independent homes, such as Ballard Lodge in the town which closed in April.
He's questioning the double standards in place:
Jury In Trial Of Jozef Puska's Family Sent Home For Weekend
The jury has spent the past few days considering the evidence but has yet to deliver verdicts in the case.
Westmeath Councillor Says Former Westmeath Psychiatric Hospital Could Be Third Level Facility
Mick Dollard feels it could create educational opportunities for the county.
Revenue Warns Consumers Over Online Medical Purchases
635 detections of illegal weight loss drugs in parcels have been uncovered by Revenue officers in the Midlands and Dublin.
Midlands Father Of Four Urges Men To Check For Signs Of Rare Form Of Cancer
Cormac France is urging men to check for the signs of penile cancer.
Project For Laois Park Gets Government Grant For Teenager Meeting Space
'Giving Young People the Sun, Moon and Stars' will be in the People's Park Portlaoise.
Athlone Agri Show Returns This Weekend
It returns this Sunday to Garnafeilagh.
"Bright, Modern, and Dynamic" - SETU Celebrating New €26m Facility
Near zero energy building's conrstruction was entirely self funded.
€2.3m In EU Just Transition Funding Granted To Midlands Tourism Projects
Projects across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are in line for funding.
Local Parishes Keeping Confirmation Relevant For Students - Laois Priest
Smoking and vaping are to be added to the Confirmation pledge next year.
Offaly Motorist Caught Travelling More Than Double Over Speed Limit
Gardaí in Offaly have since arrested the motorist.
Jigsaw Grand Tour Passes Through Midlands Today
Tullamore is a stop today on Jigsaw's fundraiser for the National Centre for Youth Mental Health.
Offaly Crash Cleared
The incident took place in Birr this morning.
HIQA Lined Up For Oireachtas Grilling
The move comes on the back of controversy over the treatment of nursing home residents in Laois.
Laois Woman Joins Global March From Cairo To Rafah Crossing
Mountmellick's Helen Lawlor says it's more than just a political issue for the people taking part.
Laois Nursing Home's Registration Can Be Cancelled - HIQA
The healthcare watchdog is outlining the range of measures that can be taken.
Gardaí Seize €40k Of Cocaine And Cannabis From Learner Driver
An unaccompanied learner driver was arrested at the scene.
Burned Out Offaly Swimming Pool To Be Demolished
Councillor Claire Murray is welcoming the latest step in the delivery of a new pool for the town.
Over 50 Recruiters Offering Careers At Offaly Job Fair This Weekend
Hundreds of job seekers are expected to attend the Tullamore Court Hotel tomorrow.
Four People Hospitalised After Criminal Damage By Fire In Westmeath
The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Laois Councillor Defends Refusal Of Public Toilets
They were requested for Durrow playground.
