Maria Walsh feels the scheme is inconsistent.
A Midlands MEP wants to see the removal of barriers to redress payments for survivors of mother and baby homes.
Maria Walsh wants free-call phone numbers, free-post options for communication and improved supports for people with literacy needs in accessing the scheme.
Less than 10% of the redress budget has been spent after two years of the scheme being in operation.
The Midlands North-West rep says that the scheme is flawed:
Public Encouraged To Report Petrol Pump Overcharging To CCPC
Fuel retailers have been called to meet Enterprise Minister over concerns about sharp price rises.
Government Urged To Tackle Land Access Crisis For Young Farmers
Laois TD Willie Aird wants to see action being taken.
Laois Councillor Confirms Eye Clinic To Reopen
The service is long awaited in the area.
Tullamore Dew Visitor Experience Wins Two World Whiskies Awards
The Distillery Experience was awarded Visitor Attraction of the Year and Visitor Attraction Team of the Year.
Laois Councillor Set To Step Down From Politics
Fianna Fail's Padraig Fleming will step down after the next county council meeting.
Gardai Seize Drones Delivering Contraband To Laois Prisons
Two separate drones have been intercepted headed for Portlaoise and Midlands Prison.
DWTS Judge Praises Midlands Contestants Ahead Of Semis
Arthur Gourounlian is praising both Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins and Tullamore's Tolu Makay after she ended up in the dance off.
Laois TD Expresses Concerns Over GP Numbers
Independent TD Brian Stanley is expressing concern over the ratio being one GP for every 1,700 people in Laois.
Hauliers Warn Diesel Price Rises As IRHA Criticises Taoiseach
Hauliers warn diesel could surpass the €2 per litre mark.
Enoch Burke's Mother And Sister Jailed For Contempt Of Court
Ammi and Martina Burke are to be jailed for two weeks following disruptions to High Court proceedings.
91-Year-Old Athlone Man Waiting For Flight Out Of Dubai
Two Emirates flights are going ahead.
New Offaly Peat Industry Film Premieres Tonight
'Closed For Lunch' premieres at 7:30pm this evening.
Safety Fears At Westmeath School Following E-Scooter Near Misses
The move comes after near collisions with e-scooters.
75% Of Schools Receive No Applicants As Teacher Shortage Rises
Six in ten schools have unfilled vacancies because of challenges with recruiting and retaining staff.
Enterprise Minister Orders Energy Market Review Amid Price Gouging Fears
He has written to the Chair of the CCPC.
Midlands Artists To Feature In New Wetlands Guide
The Communities Wetlands Forum Guide launches today.
Midlands Advocacy Service For Sexual Abuse Survivors Praise Victim For Getting Justice
Co-founder of Eist, Hazel Behan is urging women to come forward for support.
Laois Windfarm Developer Awarded 50% Of Legal Costs
Coolglass Wind Farm will now return to An Coimisiún Pleanála for reconsideration.
Midlands Simon Calls On Government For Retrofit Funding
The Midlands branch is seeking to retrofit 13 properties to cater for single adult accommodation.
Midlands Charity Calls For State Support To Help Move People Off The Streets
13 midlands properties remain vacant according to Midlands Simon Community.
