Week 39 - Thursday
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
Thursday, 1 October 2026 - 1 hour 58 minutes
The long-awaited Midlands Hospice is running €12 million, or 30%, over budget, with the HSE carrying out a value-engineering exercise on the project following years of campaigning and local fundraising. 011026
Family Carers Ireland says 71% of carers are struggling to make ends meet and is calling for the Carer’s Allowance means test to be abolished, alongside increased weekly payments and greater practical support in Budget 2027. 011026
EU authorities have launched an investigation into popular online games including Candy Crush, Minecraft and Clash of Clans over concerns surrounding virtual currencies, in-game purchases and consumer protection.
