The new plans will be in effect next year.
Plans have been unveiled to allow pharmacists to extend prescriptions up to 12 months.
The new measure - aimed at reducing pressure on GPs - will come in to effect next March.
Doctors and pharmacists will be permitted to an extend a prescription beyond the current limit of six months, if they think it's safe to do so.
Eamonn Brady from Whelehan's Pharmacy in Mullingar says it won't be possible in every instance:
Offaly Gardai Seize Two E-Scooters
They were detected in Edenderry on Saturday.
Laois Man Who Assaulted Landlord Jailed For 12 Months
Philip Lalor was convicted of two counts of assault causing harm and one of production of a Stanley knife.
Laois Library Earns National Recognition With Award Nomination
Portlaoise Library is up for Building of the Year.
Sunny Spell Set To Continue As Temperatures Climb Across Ireland
Temperatures could reach over 20 degrees this Friday.
Major Housing Expansion Planned For Laois Estate Sparks Objections
Plans included 174 new homes off the Borris Road in Portlaoise.
Midlands Set For Large Scale Energy Parks
It aims to bring thousands of jobs.
Midlands Outdoor Equipment Shop Shutting Down
Killeigh's 'A Room Outside Midlands' operates its last day of business on Friday.
Irish Rural Link CEO Hits Back Against Varadkar Comments
The former Taoiseach implied the rural community get 'a lot of tax benefits' with urban areas 'paying all the bills.'
Developers Seek Fuel Support As Rising Costs Threaten Housing Delivery
The conflict in the Middle East is driving up prices.
Midlands ETBs Launch New Tertiary Mental Health Nursing Course
The course will officially launch in September.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Man
The 42 year old is missing since Saturday.
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.
