A midlands TD says it could cost the state €925 million in social welfare payments.
About 115,000 people in Ireland have had 'long Covid', or will develop it, according to an Oireachtas study.
It's 10 per cent of all cases so far - with nearly 1.2 million positive tests during the pandemic.
Independent TD Denis Naughten says this could cost the state €925 million in social welfare payments.
The Roscommon-Galway deputy is calling on the HSE to take urgent action:
Senator Calls For Tougher Penalties After Spike In Tool Thefts
Tools have been reported stolen in the midlands and nationally.
Traffic Disruptions Expected As Farmers Set To Protest Mercosur Deal
Speeches are set to take place from 1:30pm.
Midlands Transport Firm And Director To Stand Trial Over Fatal Workplace Accident
Trial gets underway on Tuesday.
Mercosur Trade Deal Approved By EU Countries
Ireland was one of the countries which opposed the deal.
HSE Expects Midlands Hospice Project To Proceed Despite Potential Appeals
Planning permission was granted for the facility on Arden Lane in Tullamore.
Westmeath Matchmaker Signals January As Best Time To Find Love
Mullingar's Mairead Loughman says the new year brings a surge of motivation for people to find love.
Anniversary Mass For Ashling Murphy Taking Place This Weekend
The mass takes place in St.Brigid’s Church, Mountbolus.
Appeals Board Hearing On Enoch Burke Dismissal Postponed After Legal Challenge
Members of the panel will file an affidavit opposing his application.
Offaly Town To Host Vigil For Gaza Tomorrow
Tullamore For Gaza is hosting a 140 ft crochet blanket in Birr to represent the numbers of children killed.
EU Council Votes On Mercosur Today
The deal is expected to pass at council level before a parliament vote in the coming weeks.
Beef Quality Under Scrutiny As EU Mercosur Deal Nears Vote
A protest is being held in Athlone this weekend.
Esker Arts Centre Receives €125k Boost For Development
The arts centre opened in 2023.
Government Launches €100m Push To Grow Chip Industry
Peter Burke believes Ireland lead this sector.
Uisce Eireann To Carry Out Works In Laois
Uisce Eireann is carrying works on the Derry Road in Durrow.
Offaly Sees Second Highest Flu Rate In Ireland Over Festive Period
Laois was the least affected county with the flu.
Calls For Independent Body For Planning Appeals After Meat Plant Halt
The project was first approved in 2019.
Debt Collectors Paid Over €56,000 To Collect Unpaid Midlands Hospital Fees
Hospitals across the Midlands paid debt collectors to collect unpaid hospital fees last year.
Maura Higgins To Make US Traitors Debut This Evening
The former Love Island star is stepping into the world of the popular series.
Calls For Tanyard Site Revamp In Westmeath Following Anti-Social Behaviour
A detailed assessment, covering both valuation and feasibility, is currently underway.
Midlands Eco And Wellness Tourism Workshop Takes Place In Laois
The event got underway this morning.
