The former Health Minister is the latest to give assurances.
There would be no logic in downgrading Portlaoise Regional Hospital, according to the Tánaiste.
The future of the hospital's emergency department has hung in the balance since a report in 2010 recommended it be scaled down.
However, Leo Varadkar is the latest government TD to offer assurances that won't happen.
He says removing the service would require enormous investment in Naas and Tallaght Hospitals:
Over 2,400 Midlands Children Taking Part In The Little Library Initiative
The scheme encourages children to join their local library and pick up a free book bag.
Offaly Campaign Raises Awareness of Hidden Domestic Abuse
The flags will dotted on lamp posts over Offaly.
Irish Rural Link Welcome New Cash Access Law
Irish Rural Link CEO, Ballycumber's Seamus Boland says the law will help rural areas.
Laois Library Reunites Missing Library Book From Abroad
A member of Portlaoise Library found the book in a Spanish hotel room.
Westmeath Students Are Successful in Garda Youth Awards
Assistant Commissioner, Catharina Gunne presented each of 25 awards.
Westmeath Shopping Centre Joins UN Campaign to End Gender Based Violence
The Harbour Place Shopping Centre will be turning orange to support the campaign.
Farm Succession Meeting Taking Place In Laois Tonight
It aims to help farmers solve through issues that come up with succession.
Laois Gardaí Make Arrests Over Murder Of William Delaney
Mr Delaney was reported missing by his family in 2019.
Christmas Tree Controversy Resolved In Laois
A man had climbed the tree in Portarlington on Saturday night.
Negotiations To Resume at Offaly Meat Plant Following Suspension of Strike
Workers of the plant are seeking better pay, improved working conditions, and collective bargaining rights.
Midlands Learner Driver Numbers "Beggars Belief" - IRHA
It comes at a time when the Road Safety Authority is dealing with an increase in road deaths.
Westmeath Crash Causing M6 Delays
The incident took place around 7am this morning.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Man
Tom Raftery was last seen in Portlaoise on Friday night.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Midlands Tomorrow
It comes into effect at 5 am tomorrow morning.
Offaly Author Releases Book On County's Place In Irish History
Tullamore's Raymond Daly has written "Ten Faithful Years" covering Offaly's role in the years 1913 to 1923.
Offaly Branch Of Charity Double Donations In Christmas Campaign
The Offaly Branch of Mary's Meals are holding fundraisers in Tullamore this month.
Music Generation Offaly Release Christmas Single
Students in Tullamore's St. Philomena's National School and Scoil Eoin Phóil Naofa feature on the track.
Midlands Youth Clubs Open Doors For Oíche na hÓige
Youth services are showing off the range of services they have in the Midlands.
Laois TD Highlights Importance Of Housing Defence Forces Veterans
Groups that work with veterans have come before the Oireachtas Defence Committee.
Laois People Crowned Most Hardworking In Ireland
The procure.ie study found Laois topped the polls in terms of commuting.
