The cost of living crisis is one of the major reasons for the call.
There's a call for permanent jobs for teachers.
The Teachers' Union of Ireland is making the call over the challenges faced by schools in hiring and retaining workers.
An Oireachtas Committee meeting yesterday heard how recruiting teachers in urban areas is problematic due to the high cost of living.
TUI General Secretary, Tullamore's Michael Gillespie says they need to be enticed back to this country with secure posts:
Offaly Garda To Receive Bronze Medal And Bravery Award
Offaly Garda David Nolan will be the recipient.
Laois TD Questions Effectiveness Of Utilities Commission In Regulating Uisce Éireann
Deputy Sean Fleming is raising the concerns.
€6m Lotto Jackpot Ticket Sold In Westmeath
The winner is the 9th Lotto winner of the year.
Grinch Themed Late Late Toy Show Lights Up the Midlands
Late Late Toy Show takes place this evening.
Strong Friday Winds Forecast
Ireland's Weather Channel is predicting potentially dangerous travelling conditions.
Laois Clinical Exercise Physiologist Highlights Importance Of Exercise
Founder of EduFIT in Portarlington Diane Cooper says movement is key for tackling aging.
€1,300 Saved In Energy Bills By Offaly Community
The Solar Meithal Project by Fivealley Sustainable Energy Community has had solar panels fitted in the area.
Laois Comhairle na nÓg Call For Safe Outdoor Space For Young People
Their survey shows lack of safe social outdoor spaces is keeping young people on their phones.
Westmeath Woman Aiming To Open Food Bank
Lisa Malone is looking for volunteers to set up a community run food bank in Athlone.
Offaly and Westmeath County Council Welcome Step Forward In Peatland Regulation
Terms of reference have been agreed for a new regional enforcement group for peatlands.
Almost 200 Adults Housed In Child Accommodation Since 2022
86 cases have been confirmed this year.
Laois Fishmonger Honoured With Prestigious Qualification
Alan Mitchell has been working in Portarlington for 14 years.
Offaly TD Demands Answers Over Delayed School Build
St. Brendan’s Community School is waiting for extensions to their building.
Midlands Parents Urged To Offer Opinions In National School Survey
Deadline is December 16th.
Westmeath Man Caught With Child Sexual Abuse Content Jailed
Mark Barlow pleaded guilty to two charges under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act. The Judge described the material as “nothing short of disgusting”.
CIF Wants Real Action From Accelerate Infrastructure Action Plan
The plan has 30 points to speed up decisions.
Former Offaly Councillor To Transform Tourist Apartments
The outbuildings are at his Edenderry home.
Westmeath Lotto Player Scoops €6m Lotto Win
Someone in Westmeath is walking away with €6.2m after landing the lotto jackpot.
Illegal Peat Extraction Sparks Demand For Stronger Enforcement
Sites in Offaly and Westmeath have been cited for peat extraction.
Laois TD Demands Answers On Future Of Mental Health Unit
Erkina House in Rathdowney was set to close in 2022.
