A Fine Gael Senator is behind the push.
A new 'split' VAT rate should be introduced to help struggling small businesses.
Many, especially those in the retail and hospitality sectors, fear closure if they don't get some form of government support.
One Fine Gael senator is suggesting a two-tier VAT rate, one for larger firms and a lower 9% rate for SME's.
Maria Byrne says without help many will go under over the summer months.
Enterprise Minister Says Midlands Still Offering Strong Company Growth
The annual IDA report places the region last in terms of client employment numbers.
Westmeath Town Awarded For Night Time Economy
Mullingar is receiving the award.
Ireland’s First European Space Agency Launches in Westmeath
It is Ireland’s national platform for space technology development.
Westmeath Research Firm Launch SME Digital Transformation Programme
The programme supports small and medium businesses.
Ryanair Chief Warns US Could Block Aer Lingus Flights Over Airport Cap
Removal of the limit was approved this week.
Midlands Trails Behind On IDA Employment Numbers
The latest stats from the Government show a small increase from 2024 to 2025.
Westmeath Children's Charity Awarded For Sustainability
Helium will receive a €3,000 grant through Lidl's first ever Green Fund.
Landlords Set To Reset Rents To Market Rates
The measure will be approved by the Seanad today.
Offaly Retailer Fined For Breaching Consumer Law
Shops in Cork, Donegal, and Dublin have also been found in breach by the CCPC.
Managers Should Consider Remote Work Where Possible - FRS
New research from JobLeads shows just 3.7% of jobs in Ireland are fully remote.
Rent Increases Hit Westmeath Council Tenants
Carers allowance is counted as income in Westmeath’s rent calculations.
Midlands Tourism Businesses Awarded For Excellence
Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre, Sean's Bar and the Sheraton Athlone Hotel have all picked up CIE Tours Awards.
Online Shopping Cited As EuroGiant Enters Liquidation
640 staff are employed by the company.
Midlands Jobs At Risk Following Eurogiant Liquidation Announcement
A total of 640 people nationwide are employed by Eurogiant.
New Stats Reveal Westmeath People Have Highest Disposable Income
It's according to the CSO's latest stats.
Laois Woman Wins Midlands Hotel 'Employee Of The Year' Title
Catherine Phelan was presented with her prize in Athlone.
EV Sales On The Rise In The Midlands
January saw a record number of electric cars registered.
Tullamore 'Thriving' With New Businesses
Wendy's and Corrib are currently hiring.
New Jobs For Offaly Following Wendy's Announcement
The move will see 60 new jobs created for Tullamore.
Offaly Publicans Take Aim At Vintners Body Over Diageo Price Hikes
The group is aiming to remove Diageo.
