Week 4 - Wednesday
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 1 hour 57 minutes
Healthcare access under strain — Laois councillor Marie Tuohy raises serious patient-safety concerns around out-of-hours GP services after struggling to secure an appointment herself, as calls grow for clearer HSE protocols while Midlands hospitals urge patients to avoid emergency departments for non-urgent care.
Crime, drugs and devastating consequences — the father of four-year-old Tadhg Farrell is jailed for heroin dealing, with the judge linking his criminal activity to the wider culture of drugs and violence that has torn families and communities apart in Offaly.
Empathy, safety and the future of our cities — Barnardos renews its call to fund the Roots of Empathy programme in schools; a Carlow mother issues a stark warning after her daughter suffers anaphylaxis on a flight when nuts were eaten onboard; and Athlone’s ambitious Green City 2040 vision is unveiled, promising thousands of homes, jobs and a sustainable future.
