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Friday, 19 September 2025 at 10:00

Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke could raise the wage by 55 cent.

Workers across the Midlands could be set to see the minimum wage increase up to €14.

The Irish Independent is reporting that the Low Pay Commission wants an increase of 4.5 to 5% to the current rate for Budget 2026.

This would mean an increase of 65 cent, while Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke is expected to go for a 55 cent hike.

These people in Offaly have other priorities when it comes to the Budget:

"A Slap In The Face"- Westmeath Graduate Nurse Pushes For Answers On Job Contract

Rosemount's Della Clarke is pushing the Health Minister for answers.
Westmeath Community Celebrating Tidy Towns 2026 Victory

Ballinahown landed this year's title with Abbeyleix claiming the tidiest small town gong.
Westmeath Man Set To Compete In Dublin City Marathon For The First Time

The 45th edition of the run takes place this Sunday.
Offaly TD Says Grandparents Feel Attacked By Consent Campaign Video

Minister O’Callaghan criticised the video for its disparaging and disrespectful depiction of grandparents.
Engineering Works To Disrupt Midlands Rail Services Tomorrow Evening

The Athlone to Galway line tomorrow will have works done on it.
HIQA Finds Midlands Hospital Non-Compliant Over Radiation Incident Reporting

The non-compliance is attributable to an incident that occurred since the previous inspection.
Split Decision Issued For Midlands Solar Farm

Planning permission is only being granted to some aspects of a solar farm project in Longford.
Status Yellow Wind And Rain Warning In Effect This Morning

It expires for the Midlands and the rest of Leinster at 10 am.

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