A major report on unpaid caregiving is highlighting issues for working carers.
Business group IBEC says the majority of people caring for another adult, are also holding down jobs.
It's called for better supports for carers, in a major report on unpaid caregiving across the country.
Dr. Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy at IBEC, says staff are struggling to balance their responsibilities:
Offaly Job Fair Has Proven Track Record - Tullamore Chamber Of Commerce
This year's fair was launched in the town today.
Future Minimum Wage Increases To Correlate With Reduction In Employer PRSI - Burke
It's part of a €66m package being announced by the Enterprise Minister today.
Expansion Of Grants For Businesses To Be Launched Today
Grants worth up to €5,000 will be available for small businesses.
Delivery Speed Of New Offaly Hospice Key To Choosing Site - Health Minister
Stephen Donnelly is due to choose between two sites in Offaly.
Westmeath PI Pens Book On Investigating Adrian Donohoe's Murder
The Detective Garda was murdered in 2013.
71 Actions Recommended To Tackle Litter In Westmeath
It's part of the county's Litter Management Plan.
Small Businesses Set To Benefit From New Supports
A grants system is set to be approved by cabinet.
Midlands Parcel Depot Deemed "Great Place To Work"
DPD's Athlone Headquarters met a series of challenging criteria to achieve the award.
Offaly Autism Service Up For Major Award
It will hoping to bring home an award from Dublin today.
Best Student-Run Businesses To Be Celebrated In Westmeath Today
They'll gather in the Mullingar Park Hotel for the Student Enterprise Programme National Final.
Laois Glamping Site Recognised For 'Consistently Great Reviews'
The site has picked up a Travelers' Choice Award.
Just Over 50 Midlands Homes Available To Rent - Daft.ie
Westmeath has the largest number of those.
Tara Mines To Reopen Next Month
Workers have accepted a deal brokered through the WRC.
Results Of Ballot To Reopen Tara Mines Due Today
Workers at the mine were temporarily laid off last summer.
Midlands EV Popularity Continues To Fall
Nationally, demand was down more than 40%.
Group Performance In Q1 'In Line With Expectations' - Glanbia
The company has published its first quarter Interim Management Statement ahead of its AGM today.
Bord Na Móna Deal With Amazon To 'Create Pathway' For Midlands Data Centres
It's the first business announced at Bord na Móna's new energy park.
