A 15% tariff is being introduced.
Pharmaceuticals should be subject to a single 15% tariff rate, according to the Enterprise Minister.
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke has been updating the Cabinet on the EU's deal with the United States, with some uncertainty about the impact on the pharma sector.
The Fine Gael rep says his understanding is there won't be any stacking of tariffs - which would see extra penalties added to the 15 per cent rate:
Garden To Gallery Couture Launches Today In Westmeath
The event is officially launching today at 4:30pm.
Offaly TD Stands Over Government Record On Household Energy Debt
Offaly TD John Clendennen believes solutions will be found.
Midlands Action Group Holds Table Quiz Fundraiser
The Kilmullen/Coolnafearagh Solar Action Group is looking to raise funds and awareness.
Uisce Eireann Extends Westmeath Hosepipe Ban
The conservation order will now run until the middle of September.
Offaly Company Donates €1k to Westmeath Baby's Treatment
Tullamore's Water Treatment Centre is making the donation after hearing Toby's story on Midlands 103.
Water Quality Meeting To Take Place In Offaly Town
The meeting will take place in Rahan on August 12th.
Offaly Credit Union Launches New Loan for Housing Aid Grant Recipients
The loan is open to people living within the Credit Union’s Common Bond area.
Clúid Delivers 46 New Homes In Laois During Record Year
Overall 1,525 social and Cost Rental homes were delivered.
Major Westmeath Drainage Project Almost Complete
The Scheme cost €114m.
Three Midlands Sports Clubs To Receive €15k In Funding
26 Irish sports clubs will benefit from a funding initiative.
Westmeath Family Appeals For Public Support For Baby
Toby Gavin was diagnosed with Propionic Acidaemia at 5 days old.
LEO Westmeath Urging Businesses To 'Take Action' Amid Tariffs
They want businesses to contact them.
Business Owner Ready For Court Action Over Unpaid Laois Gig
The Animal Roadshow in Kerry attended this year's St Patrick's Day Parade in Mountmellick.
Midlands MEP Backs EU-US Tariff Deal
Offaly MEP Barry Cowen thinks the 15% tariff deal means avoiding a trade war with the US.
Photos: Forest Fest 2025
Thousands of people descended on Laois last weekend for Forest Fest.
Decision Due On Major Laois Housing Development
The application was lodged in April.
Midlands Sergeant Retires
Sgt PJ O’Brien worked 35 years of service with An Garda Síochána.
Acts Announced For Croí Stage At EP
The hub will provide movement, music, and mindful connection.
Laois Councillor Labels Midlands "A Blackspot" For Children Needing OT Therapy
Fine Gael's Conor Bergin wants Laois County Council to write to the Minister for Children.
The Public Should Decide On The Future Of The Triple Lock - Laois TD
Independent rep Brian Stanley sits on the Oireachtas Defence Committee.
