The HSE was forced to issue a warning earlier this week.
The Health Minister has joined the HSE Midlands in condemning those catching covid-19 intentionally.
Public Health officials in the region issued a warning in recent days after reports of people becoming infectious in order to get a Digital Cert faster.
As the vaccination programme is extended to teenagers, Stephen Donnelly says younger cohorts shouldn't dismiss the potential long term effects of the virus:
Hundreds Of Mourners Gather For Tadgh Farrell's Funeral
The funeral was held in St Mary's Church this afternoon.
Dancing With The Stars ‘A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity’ - Rose Of Tralee
The hit series makes its comeback on our screens in January.
Uisce Éireann To Submit €6b Water Project Plan
The project is designed to safeguard the drinking water supply for nearly half of Ireland’s population.
Pedestrian Killed In Midlands Crash
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the incident.
Gardai Arrest Four Men Over Laois Prison Assault
It's alleged to have taken place in Midlands Prison last Saturday.
Maura Higgins Set For Traitors US
The Midlands celeb wants to be a traitor.
Man Taken To Hospital Following Alleged Westmeath Assault
The incident occurred in Kinnegad.
Osteoarthritis Programme Launched At Midlands Hospital
It was developed in Denmark and is now implemented in over 10 countries.
Laois County Fire And Rescue Service Welcomes Two New Fire Appliances
The two appliances will soon be operational in Portlaoise and Mountmellick.
Offaly TD Welcomes New IDA Ireland Investment
Fianna Fail's Tony McCormack says it's needed to keep commuters closer to home.
Gardaí At Midlands Collision Involving Pedestrian
The incident occured outside Edenderry.
Gardai Conduct House Searches In Connection With Offaly Arson Attack
Three premises are being investigated across Offaly and Kildare this morning.
Funeral For Offaly Arson Attack Victim To Be Held Today
His father, has been denied compassionate bail to attend his funeral.
Emergency Services At Scene Of Offaly Crash
The incident took place on JKL street.
Tadgh Farrell’s Father Denied Compassionate Bail To Attend Son’s Funeral
Aaron Holt has a significant history of committing crimes while on bail.
Sinn Fein Warn Against Blister Pack Fees
The Government are planning to charge up to €50 for the packing from January.
Gated Senior Living Community Opens In Laois
Heritage Village in Killenard will eventually house up to 166 people.
Reigning Rose Of Tralee To Take Part in DWTS
Ballyouskill's Katelyn Cummins will take part in Dancing With The Stars Ireland Season 9.
Westmeath Artist Awarded €30,000 Residency
Nicole Flattery is being appointed a Writer in Residence at the University of Galway for 2026.
IDA Ireland Secures Land For Offaly Business Park
Another business and enterprise park is coming to Tullamore.
