That's an increase of about 10% since January.
There's been an increase in the number of people waiting for homecare in Ireland.
There's now over 6,000 people on a waiting list, an increase of 10% since January.
That equates to one older person in every ten approved for home support with no carer.
Laois Offaly TD Brian Stanley says the situation has a knock on effect for the entire health system:
Gardaí Investigate Vandalism Incident In Laois
The incident took place during the early hours of Friday morning last week.
Plans Submitted For Large Scale Midlands Solar Project
The site is located between Monksland and the Roscommon–Westmeath border, west of Athlone.
Driver Arrested Under The Influence In Laois
The car had a bumper sticker labelled “My driving scares me too.”
Offaly Councillor Wants Local Authority Commitment On Turbine Noise Pollution
Complaints are coming into the council from Cloghan.
Gardai Investigating Assault in Westmeath
The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday morning in Athlone.
Offaly Landowner Prosecuted For Destruction Of Vegetation
The offence was in breach of the Wildlife Act.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth €156K In Various Operations
113 counterfeit items were seized with an estimated value of over €43,000.
Former Midlands Travel Agent Speaks On Flight Cancellations
It's been reported Aer Lingus is scrapping some transatlantic and European
Midlands To Avail Of New Trial Late Night Bus Scheme
Longford has been listed as part of the 'One At One' scheme.
Approval Granted For Sand And Gravel Extraction In Offaly
Offaly County Council are approving the 15 year project in Croghan.
More CAP Bargaining To Be Done - Taoiseach
Negotiations are continuing to finalise the EU's Common Agricultural Policy post 2027.
Green Light For Major Laois Wastewater Upgrade
It will serve over 45,000 people for the next 25 years.
Annual National Car Run Coming To Midlands This May Bank Holiday
The Bear Run 74 will pass through Tullamore and Portlaoise.
Former Bord Na Mona Workers Hosting Reunion In Offaly
The event will be in Teach Lea on June 27th.
Offaly TD Demands Faster Acre Scheme Payments
Deputy Carol Nolan says some farmers are waiting years for payments from the Government scheme.
Midlands Community Rally Around Canadian Family Following Car Crash
Jenn McMillian is thanking people in Tullamore for their help after her parents were hospitalised in a serious crash in the Midlands.
Junior Minister Reveals Family Home Threat Amid Protest Tensions
Robert Troy chose not to report the matter to the Gardaí.
My Faith In Humanity Was Nearly Lost Following Years Of Abuse - Mary Cowen
Mary's husband Brian served as Taoiseach from 2008-2011.
PHOTOS: The Electric Picnic Warm Up Party
It was held in Laois over the weekend.
Concerns Raised Over Occupational Therapy Shortages In Laois And Offaly
Brian Stanley raised the issue in the Dail.
