The HSE was owed more than €40 million last year by patients who failed to pay their hospital bills.
The HSE was owed more than €40 million last year by patients who failed to pay their hospital bills.
Almost €11.3 million related to in-patient hospital stays, while €8.3 million was from people not paying their €100 Emergency Department charge.
Portlaoise Regional Hospital had one of the highest bills in the country for unpaid ED charges - according to the Irish Daily Star - at €1.2 million.
Laois Councillor Calls For Livestreaming Of Meetings
Multiple Laois Councillors are in support of this motion.
Two Men Charged After Cross Border Terrorism Investigation In Laois
The men in their 30s and 40s will appear before Tullamore District Court this morning.
Sentence Increased For Driver Who Killed Laois Student In Hit And Run
Joe Drennan was killed in October 2023 in Limerick.
HSE Warns Poultry Farmers To Get Flu Shot Amid Bird Flu Cases
Bird flu has been found in turkey flocks in Carlow and Meath.
Westmeath Farmers Encouraged To Attend Election Debate
Maurice Brady will come up against Kevin Sweeney in Mullingar on Tuesday.
Midlands Workers In Line For Possible Revenue Refunds
People are being encouraged to review their tax.
Westmeath Councillor Pushes For Motor Homes
Councillor Mick Dollard feels making space in Mullingar for them will boost tourism.
EPA'S Track Record On Nitrates Derogation 'Concerning' - Joe Flaherty
The Midlands Senator is criticizing the EPA ahead of the current allowance expiring in December.
Laois Priest Calls For Sacrament Prep Outside School
Father Paddy Byrne agrees preparation for Confirmation and Communion should happen outside the classroom.
Fastway Workers Support Meeting To Be Held In Laois
The meeting will be held in the Portarlington Community Centre.
Two Men Arrested In Laois In Cross Border Terrorism Investigation
The men in their 40s and 30s are in Garda custody being questioned in the midlands.
DJ Carey Case ‘Difficult’ For Supporters - Eimear Ní Bhraonáin
The former Kilkenny hurler was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday.
JNLR Figures Reveal Growth In Midlands 103 Listenership
90% of adults are tuning into radio every week.
Judge Considers Sending Enoch Burke Back To Prison After Latest Court Clash
Mr Burke has spent 513 days in prison so far.
Tributes Paid To Retiring Midlands Superintendent
John Lawless provided years of service in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Midlands Senator Questions Accuracy Of EPA Report On Illegal Peat Extraction
The document identified nine cases in Offaly and eight in Westmeath.
42 Projects Represented At EU Just Transition Fund Showcase
Ireland has received over €121m in funding so far.
Meath Case Detected As Bird Flu Spread Continues
A turkey flock in Meath has been isolated after the detection.
Archaeological Finds Uncovered In Westmeath
Discoveries included clay tobacco pipes and pottery.
Laois Councillor Calls For Rightsizing Housing Policy
Caroline Dwane Stanley says its needed for some older homeowners.
