They're looking at financial measures to offset the covid restrictions.
The Tánaiste says he's working to positively discriminate in favour of Laois, Offaly and Kildare.
Leo Varadkar says the government is looking at measures to counter both the financial impact and reputational damage to businesses in the midlands.
The Minister for Enterprise says he understands the disadvantage they're at, having to restrict operations for at least two weeks more than others around the country:
Search For Missing Midlands Man Continues
Community organisers searching for the missing man are asking people to help.
Gardai Investigating Stand Off In Midlands Housing Estate
Gardaí are looking into the incident which happened in the Ardnacassa estate in Longford Town over the weekend.
Five New Members Appointed To TUS Governing Body
State Examinations Commission CEO Andrea Feeney and former HSE CEO Bernard Gloster are among the appointments.
Laois Man Set To Represent Ireland In WorldSkills Competition
23-year-old Ruán Murgatroyd from Portarlington wll compete in Cloud Computing.
Midlands TD Criticises "Unacceptable" Hospital Waiting Times
142 patients have been waiting for a first outpatient neurology appointment in Mullingar.
Former Offaly Principal Completes 26 Marathons For Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund
John Healy finished his 26th marathon yesterday.
Westmeath Mother Raises €150k For Life-Changing Cancer Treatment In New York
In April, Mullingar's Jane Swarbrigg was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.
Public Consultation Continues On Flood Relief Plan For Midlands Lake
The local authority in Roscommon is withholding a decision on plans for Lough Funshinagh.
