Carol Nolan claims the Environment Minister is taxing small businesses out of existence.
An Offaly TD says the Environment Minister is taxing small businesses out of existence.
A tax on single use cups, or the 'latte levy', is close to being finalised, with a cost being proposed when first placed on the market by producers or importers.
Independent rep Carol Nolan feels most cafes in the county are already implementing the use of biodegradable cups.
She says she's against the levy:
Westmeath Man Faces Jail For Bizarre 'Blackout' Assault Spree
He pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to his two victims.
Property Inflation Accelerates Across Midlands In New CSO Report
The median price of a home is almost €400k.
Plans For Construction Of Two General Industrial Buildings In Laois Town Being Developed
A decision is due by the beginning of June.
Midlands Teen Missing
Jordan Holden has been reported missing from Carlow town.
Trial Date Set For Freddie Thompson For Assault And Kill Threats In Portlaoise Prison
Mr Thompson is set to go on trial in November.
Midlands Simon Community Say More Funds Needed To Ease Homelessness Crisis
It follows the Health Research Board recording 124 deaths from those who were homeless in 2022.
CCPC Need More Powers To Tackle Fuel Prices - Brian Stanley
The Independent TD for Laois is making the call in the Dail this afternoon.
Midlands Records Highest Number Of Children Awaiting CDNT Appointments
2,267 children are awaiting in the Dublin Midlands area.
Free Child Car Seat Safety Checks Returning to Laois
The service will be available in Portlaoise and Portarlington from next Wednesday.
Midlands Venues And Festivals Nominated For IMRO Live Music Awards
The ceremony for the awards will take place on April 21st.
Offaly Named In Top 10 Cheapest Areas For First Time Homebuyers
Dublin and Galway were found to be nearer the bottom of the list.
Plans Lodged For New 49 Home Housing Scheme In Westmeath
Glenveagh Homes Ltd are the company unveiling plans.
Basic Income For The Arts Scheme Applications Open
The scheme will support 2,000 artists with payments.
Midlands Senator To Oppose Proposed Changes To River Shannon Byelaws
Fianna Fail's Joe Flaherty feels more needs to be seen despite a two stage public consulation.
Man Hospitalised Following Laois Hit And Run
Gardaí attended the scene on Friday.
Average Of 10 Homeless Deaths Per Month Recorded In 2022
A total of 124 deaths were documented by the Health Research Board.
Peter Burke Defends Coalition Stability After Healy Rae Resignation
Michael Healy Rae shocked the Dáil chamber yesterday evening by resigning.
Midlands MEP Warns Fuel Inflation Impacting EU Home Builds
Ciaran Mullooly is calling for intervention to prevent construction slowing down.
Over €17K Granted To Midlands Exercise Groups For Older People
It comes through the Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme.
Accused In Fatal Midlands Quad Bike Collision Awaits Forensic Report
It's in relation to a crash that claimed the life of Dean Wearen in Westmeath last year.
