Many families are struggling to find childcare.
Over 25 organisations have joined forces calling for the introduction of a public childcare model.
Together for Public says a State-run system should be accessible to parents from when their children are babies.
Families are struggling to find childcare because of high costs, a lack of places, and a high turnover of staff.
Mother of two from Offaly, Rebecca, had a stressful time finding something suitable:
Offaly People Reminded Census Pilot Survey Is Due This Weekend
Certain areas of the county were selected to take part in the pilot.
Laois Chamber Alliance Call For Further Investment Into Skills Development
The full plan for the Apple tax windfall will be revealed in the Budget.
"Unacceptable" For Lack Of Funding To Prevent Younger People Being Moved From Nursing Homes - Ombudsman
The Ombudsman is calling for a multi annual budget for the HSE project.
HSE Issues Warning To Festival Goers Over Expanding Drug Market
Drug harm reduction teams will be onsite for a festival this weekend.
Voting Against Von Der Leyen Didn't Impact McGrath - Cowen
The former Finance Minister has been announced as the EU Justice Commissioner.
244,000 Attend The National Ploughing Championships 2024
Today is the third and final day of this year's event.
Gardaí Seek Help To Find Missing Westmeath Man
He has been missing since Tuesday.
Offaly Woman Wins Brown Bread Baking Competition At The Ploughing
She was left in tears after she was announced as the winner.
Bishop Nulty Promoting "Pin For Peace" At National Ploughing Championships
The project aims to highlight the suffering of those in war-torn countries.
Gardaí Seek Help Locating Missing Kildare Man
He has been missing since yesterday.
Two Youths Arrested After Anti-Social Behaviour On Midlands Train
Irish Rail say its staff sustained "persistent abuse" from the group involved.
Midlands Hospice Site Chosen Says Tánaiste
The 20-bed facility is set to be the "main pillar of a proper palliative strategy for the midlands."
Higher Education Minister "Anxious" To Secure TUS Athlone Supports In Budget
TUS President, Vincent Cunnane, recently called for investment into student accommodation.
129 Midlands Patients Waiting For GP Assignment
A local TD says GPs are facing enormous pressure, and can't take on more patients.
Disqualified Driver Arrested In Laois
They were spotted speeding on the M7.
Missing Teen Found Safe And Well
She had been missing since Tuesday.
90,000 People Attend Day Two Of National Ploughing Championships
It brings the total figure to 166,000 so far this year.
Damien English Becomes 17th Fine Gael TD To Drop Out Of General Election Race
He's served as a member of the Dáil for 22 years.
Offaly Village Experiencing Low Water Pressure Asked To Conserve Where Possible
Demand is high as rainfall levels have been low.
People Want To See Childcare, Fuel Costs And Housing Tackled In Budget 2025
The Budget will be announced on October 1st.
