The government is proposing a new ban.
ATMs in bookies could soon be a thing of a past.
The government is proposing legislation to specifically ban them from gambling venues.
The Gambling Regulation Bill is currently being drafted and will go before the Dáil in the autumn.
Junior Finance Minister and Laois-Offaly Fianna Fáil TD, Seán Fleming is hoping it gets cross-party support:
Free Heart Health Screenings In Westmeath Today
The unit will be parked at Bloomfield House Hotel today.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Westmeath Man
Arthur Johnson has been reported missing from Mullingar.
Two Men In Court Over €80k Midlands Drug Seizure
Cocaine and Cannabis were discovered in searches in Athy over the weekend.
Westmeath Are Leinster Champions
The Lake County produced a performance for the ages to beat Dublin in Croke Park.
Midlands Students Develop App To Support People Living With Scoliosis
Lavonder Serhan and Sophie Browne have created the app CurveCare.
Midlands Group To Deliver Ambulances To Uganda For Hospice Care
Hope On Wheels will transport 11 of the vehicles overland.
Laois Teen Wows Crowd At Greenfields Festival
DJ Mookie captivated festivalgoers with her headline performance.
Midlands Fundraiser Launched To Support Rural Communities In Africa
'A Midlands Fundraiser for Self Help Africa' is being led by Offaly farmer Pat Mahon.
Ryanair Boss Criticises EU plan For Two Free Carry-ON Bags
Michael O'Leary doesn't see this happening.
Biodiversity Week Events To Take Place Across Laois, Offaly And Westmeath
Many different events will be occurring across the midlands over the next seven days.
Midlands 103 Shortlisted For Justice Media Awards
The story 'Speaking Out' is nominated for the awards which take place on 11th June.
Teachers And SNAs Skydiving In Offaly For Life-Saving Surgery
Eímear Byrne from Arklow in Wicklow are raising funds for surgery in the United States.
Midlands Counties Go Purple To Raise Awareness Of Domestic Violence
The campaign is led by An Garda Síochána alongside domestic abuse support services nationwide.
Appeal Against Ashling Murphy Murder Conviction Set For July Hearing
Josef Puska's appeal is set for July 15th.
Gardaí Issue M6 Update After Serious Collision
A man in his 20's has been left seriously injured after the two car collision.
Man Jailed For 'Disturbing' Ex-Girlfriend Attacks After Breaking Suspended Sentence
The two incidents took place in Athlone.
RTÉ Back In Hot Water Over Presenter Salaries
RTÉ executives will appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee next week.
Senior Member Of Crime Network Remains In Cusody
The arrest came as part of searches targeting a drug ring that saw a premises in Laois raided this week.
Offaly Carer Wins Regional Award
Tullamore's Vanessa Craven is the Regional Winner at the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards.
Summer Flights Going Ahead As Usual - Ryanair
CEO, Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says all routes will be running.
