The current rate of 9% was brought in during the covid lockdown in 2020.
A VAT rate hike will kill hospitality and lead to further costs for the public according to a midlands business man.
The current rate of 9% was brought in during the covid lockdown in 2020.
The state is considering re-introducing the 13.5% VAT tax as they review the current cost of living measures.
Padraig Browne of Browne's venue in Tullamore says he has a clear message for the government:
Funding Allocated For Proposed Primary Care Centre In Laois
The facility would be located on St Fintan's Campus in Portlaoise.
Drug Related Crimes In Laois See Fall Of 30%
Public order offences in the county also declined.
Government Defends Commitment To Offaly In "Decarbonisation" Agenda
Offaly received €550,000 in the most recent allocation.
'If It Works, Don't Fix It' - Chris MacManus On 'Triple Lock Approach'
The Government is proposing to change the Triple Lock approach to deployment.
"Odds Stacked Against Farmers" - Irish Grain Growers Association
The Minister for Agriculture was in Laois this week.
Three People Arrested In Laois In Connection With Burglary And Theft Of And From Cars
Arrests were made between Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Enoch Burke's Mother Gives Evidence In Defamation Action
Mr Burke is suing over a Sunday Independent article from October 2022.
Two People Hospitalised Following Offaly Crash
Emergency services attended the scene this morning.
Midlands TD Defends Government's Record On Housing
Rental costs in Laois increased by 14% at the end of last year.
€150m On Dublin Metro Despite No "Significant" Physical Work
The underground system has faced significant delays over the past 20 years.
Two Westmeath Schools Win Short Films Awards
The 10th Annual 'Frame of Mind' Awards Ceremony celebrated Midlands Schools Creations.
Funeral Mass Of Westmeath Air Corp Member To Take Place This Week
He's being remembered as a 'true gentleman.'
Midlands EV Popularity Continues To Fall
Nationally, demand was down more than 40%.
Efforts Being Made To Keep Offaly Ukrainian Refugees Near Accommodation - State
The 42 refugees were due to leave their accommodation yesterday.
Environment Minister Urged To Review Allocation Of Just Transition Funding
A special meeting was held in Offaly to discuss the matter.
Laois Rental Costs Soar By 14%
Westmeath also saw an increase.
Enoch Burke Rejects Claim His Reputation Was Damaged Prior To Article
He is taking legal action against a Sunday Independent article about him from October 2022, which he claims was defamatory.
Over 40 People At Midlands Nursing Home Ill Following Vomiting Bug Outbreak
There was a similar outbreak at a care home in the region a week prior.
CEO Of Laois County Council Applauded After Final Report
He will be retiring from the role this year.
Over 200 Notices To Quit Received In The Midlands So Far This Year
The highest figure in the region was in Westmeath
