An Aontú rep says they're not being compensated for the priceless work they do.
The State is being urged to increase funding for supports for foster families.
Local Election Candidate in Mullingar Kinnegad, Laura O'Neill, wants to see more training courses and education for foster parents.
She claims families are facing a huge financial strain, and must be adequately compensated for the priceless work they do.
The Aontú rep says foster parents are not being helped to help:
Offaly And Westmeath Under Thunderstorm Alert
Met Eireann say the storms could be slow to move on this evening.
Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Village Burglary
It happened on Friday afternoon.
Significant Increase In Offaly School Absenteeism Post-Covid
As many as 120 students are out every day.
Election Candidate Criticising Government For Lack Of Farming Supports
The Independent Ireland rep says workers in the midlands also need to be supported.
Laois Neurology Patients Travelling 150km For Services
A new campaign is calling for new services to be established at Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Councillor Blasts Lack Of Accessibility At Laois Train Station
Concerns have been raised with the entrance and the lift.
Laois Woman Skydiving For Special School
Thirteen people are taking part in a skydive for new school equipment.
Man Still In Hospital With 'Serious' Injuries After Westmeath Assault
The incident occurred last Thursday evening.
Midlands Rent Prices Up Nearly 10%
That's among the findings of Daft.ie's new report.
Government Labelled 'Disgrace' For Handling Of Westmeath Protest
Locals in a village turned out to oppose the delivery of modular homes last week.
Biodiversity Week Heralds Celebration Of Midlands "Flora And Fauna"
The celebration of nature runs until the end of next weekend.
Offaly Job Fair Has Proven Track Record - Tullamore Chamber Of Commerce
This year's fair was launched in the town today.
Defence Forces Design Needs To Come Before New HQ Says Tánaiste
Calls have been made to mark Custume Barracks the Army Headquarters.
Hoped Jobs In Offaly Private Hospital Will Be New
A Local Election candidate doesn't want to see people being moved from one facility to another.
Residents Of Laois IPAS Centre Felt They Weren't Being Listened To
A HIQA report found them to be non-compliant in half of the areas examined.
Calls To Establish MIDOC-Like Mental Health Service In Laois
A Local Election Candidate is pushing the campaign.
Man Charged In Connection With Midlands GAA Club Break-In
A man aged in his late teens has been charged.
Unsanctioned Modular Homes Removed From Westmeath Village
The Department of Integration have communicated the owner doesn't have permission for the move.
Woman Living With Colitis - People Who Meet Me Wouldn't Know I Was Ill"
A major conference is taking place with Crohn's and Colitis Ireland and IBD this weekend.
Residents In Westmeath Town Turn Out To Oppose Unsanctioned Modular Homes
They arrived in Coole at around 4am.
