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New research conducted by the Cliona Foundation has revealed that in more than 70% of families who received assistance from the Foundation, the main breadwinner has had to give up work to look after their child.

Local Fianna Fáil Deputy, Robert Troy, has described as unacceptable any attempt by the Department of Social Protection to penalise retained firefighters that are currently receiving social welfare payments, due to an ongoing dispute.

I recently became a carer for a family member. Can I get the Carer’s Allowance?

Approximately 2,859 County Westmeath families are amongst those who will benefit from the enhanced Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.

The Pension Promise Campaign is holding a meeting in Galway on Monday to call on the Government to honour the promise of a state pension rate of at least 34% of average earnings.

Westmeath County Council is appealing to those who have unoccupied properties to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing war in Ukraine.

Women in business from Westmeath, Longford and Leitrim gathered in the Mullingar Park Hotel on March 8 last to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023.

Roscommon County Council is appealing to those who have unoccupied properties to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing war in Ukraine.

As demand for addiction services rise, Merchants Quay Ireland’s Athlone Community Employment Scheme provides vital support for continued recovery from substance misuse.

This January, Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm, is advising Westmeath employers to make sure their records are kept in order when it comes to employee sick leave and to budget for the additional payroll costs for the new statutory sick pay.