A Fine Gael Senator is behind the push.
A new 'split' VAT rate should be introduced to help struggling small businesses.
Many, especially those in the retail and hospitality sectors, fear closure if they don't get some form of government support.
One Fine Gael senator is suggesting a two-tier VAT rate, one for larger firms and a lower 9% rate for SME's.
Maria Byrne says without help many will go under over the summer months.
Insurance Costs Continue Upward Trend Despite Reform Measures
The price of car insurance has risen by 20% in four year.
Various Factors Behind Employees Quitting - Laois CEO
Camross's Colin Donnery from FRS Recruitment says the science of quitting a job is complicated.
Midlands Social Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Apply To Impact Programme
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is running the nine month course.
Tanaiste Sending Enterprise Minister To Laois
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is being asked to focus on investment for Laois.
New Refurbished Penneys Opens In Laois
The revamp has brought with it a number of new jobs.
Offaly Hotel Wins Social Media Award
The County Arms Birr picked up the honour at the first ever Wedding Venue Awards.
Westmeath Entrepreneur Goes Global With 'The Raw Network'
The platform is powered by tech and AI to reshape the music industry.
Evictions In Ireland Expected To Surge
A Laois auctioneer says housing costs will continue to climb.
House Prices On The Rise In The Midlands
The figures are according to the latest REA survey.
New Jobs Announced For Midlands
A new office at SETU Carlow is creating 22 jobs.
Almost 39,000 Midlands Workers Auto-Enrolled In New Government Pension Scheme
The opt-out window for the government scheme closes later this summer.
Planning Sought For Redevelopment Of Offaly Pub
Plans include demolishing existing structures at Maunsells in Tullamore.
Enterprise Minister Announces European Arbitration Centre
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke announced the new Dublin centre yesterday.
Westmeath Town Set For Major Job Boost
Mullingar ETIC will construct a new structure.
Dovida Invites Midlands Communities To National Hiring Day
The Tullamore event is part of a nationwide recruitment initiative.
Digital Career Skills Platform Launches For Midlands
ReSHAPE is an AI powered tool to help workers upskill and employers plan workforce development.
New Highly Skilled Midlands Jobs Announced
A new control centre in Athlone will manage power assets across Europe.
Laois Service Station Reopens After Multi-Million Euro Redevelopment
The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.
