It follows the results of a The Chambers Ireland Survey.
95% of mirco-businesses are encountering a skills gap.
The Chambers Ireland Skill Gap Survey also found 78% of medium sized firms have experienced a similar problem.
Chief Executive of Laois Chamber, Caroline Hofman says Ireland isn't able to attract people from abroad:
Early Kick Offs Could See Irish Pubs Open For World Cup Games - John Clendennen
Ireland need to win two games to qualify for the World Cup.
Millions In Capital Funding For Midlands Active Travel And Greenways In 2026
Nationally, €360 million in capital funding is being announced.
Midlands Woman Shares Heartbreak Over Situation In Iran
Halo Ahmadi O’Sullivan, originally from Iran, has lived in Ireland for the past 11 years.
Iranian Woman Living In Midlands Urges US President's Intervention In Anti-Government Protests
Donald Trump said he'd come to the aid of protesters.
Greenland Pushes Back As Trump Threatens Tariffs
The leader of Greenland believes the country has a right to make its own decisions.
Enterprise Ireland Back Regional Employment
Enterprise Ireland reps were at the opening of Bevcraft's latest facility on Friday.
Framework Due To Lift Dublin Airport Passenger Cap
It comes amid a travel surge.
Planning Permission Granted For Long Awaited Flood Relief Scheme In Laois
The Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme application, submitted in June 2025, has been approved.
Enoch Burke Is Back In Prison
Mr Burke was released from Mountjoy Prison last week to prepare a legal challenge.
Westmeath Tech Expert Calls For Boycott Of X Over AI Abuse Concerns
The platform is facing investigation over a Grok feature that allows sexual image generation.
Motorist Arrested In Laois For Speeding In Untaxed Uninsured Van
The driver was driving 27km over the speed limit.
Laois TD Urges Faster Construction Of Cost Rental Homes
Independent rep Brian Stanley says Laois renters will be hit hard by the incoming 2% cap on annual rent increases.
Midlands Business Open New Facilities
Bevcraft has opened a second premises in Mullingar ahead of its 10th anniversary.
More ATMs Sought By Westmeath Councillors
Labour Councillor for Kinnegad Denis Leonard is raising the issue.
Offaly Gardai Make Public Appeal On Missing Jewellery
The pieces were found in Killeigh on Saturday.
New Tourism Plan Targets €10bn Annual Visistor Spend
Tourism Minister Peter Burke is meeting industry leaders today.
Government Considers Compulsory Helmet Use For E-Scooter Riders
Orthopaedic Surgeon at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore Prof Eoin Sheehan warns more enforcement is needed.
Westmeath Family Blogger Backs 'Mental Health' Days
Moate's Sonya Kelly and founder of hipbaby.ie thinks there's benefits - but there has to be rules.
Enterprise Minister Confirms He Was Overpaid
The Longford Westmeath TD says he's completed his repayments.
Offaly Driving Instructor Calls Out Lack Of Clear Road Markings
Joe Wynne from Wynne's School of Motoring in Tullamore feels it's a reason drivers fail their tests.
