Walking On Broken Glass
They're facing staffing issues due to covid-19.
The principal of a Westmeath school says we could be entering an emergency in education.
Matt Melvin from St. Etchen's National School, Kinnegad estimates they'll need two substitutes on stand-by as cover for their 30 staff.
That would represent a 6% increase in the wage-bill of the school.
Mr. Melvin says the Departments of Education and Finance will have to step up to help the sector:
Second Platform Under Review For Offaly Train Station
Clara Train Station could get a second platform as part of an Irish Rail review.
Longford Westmeath TD Calling For Review Of School Transport Scheme Policy
He believes the current policy is not appropriate.
€9.7M Water Plant Upgrade Completed In Offaly
The water supply has been removed from the EPA'S "at risk" list
Revenue Seize Contraband Around €2.7m Across Midlands, Louth, Dublin And Rosslare
Revenue officers seized the goods through risk profiling.
Portlaoise IWA Raising Funds For "Handitandem" Skydive
They want to expand to other clubs over the next few years.
Offaly School's Teabag Waste Project Earns Spot In Sustainability Final
'Environmental Innovators' is a TY programme that focuses on global food system challenges.
Midlands Counties See EV Sale Surge In First Three Months Of 2025
EV sales in Offaly have almost doubled in 12 months.
Sunny Forecast For Midlands To Continue
The temperatures have started rising across the region.
Westmeath Man Expresses Frustration With Passport System
Rory Hafford is expressing his concerns with the current passport renewal system.
21 New Acts Revealed For Forest Fest
Forest Fest returns to Emo this July.
The IRHA Is Appealing For Compulsary Black Boxes
The association believes it's essential to make roads safer.
Westmeath Woman Receives Suspended Sentences For Part In Revolut Scam
The scam saw a doctor lose €11,000.
Ireland Needs A Tariff Response Plan - Midlands North West MEP
Incoming tariffs from the US could halve chemical and pharma exports.
Offaly County Council Set To Present Improvement Plans On "Peat Foundation" Roads
Most of the counties roads are built on peat foundations.
Irish Wheelchair Association Launch #AccessNoJoke Campaign
A Midlands wheelchair user gives his outlook.
Midlands Animal Rescue Shelter Calls For Microchipping Fines
Three dogs were murdered and dumped in a Westmeath bog over the weekend.
Simon Community Warns Of Long Term Consequences Of Child Homelessness In Midlands
Record levels of homelessness are being recorded monthly by the Housing Department.
Laois County Council Claim Consumerism To Blame For Public Dumping
The Waste Enforcement Officer for the council says public dumping is the main problem facing her team.
"We've Diversified Our Market"- Enterprise Minister On Uncertainty Around US Tariffs
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is discussing a number of measures with Government this evening.
Offaly Developer Kicks Off New Business Series
First in a series of fireside chats with business leaders.
