That's according to Sinn Féin deputy Sorca Clarke.
A movement to end period poverty across Ireland is gaining traction.
Earlier this week Lidl announced that it would be providing free sanitary products to those in need.
A call for Offaly County Council to supply free feminine hygiene products in all council owned public buildings also had significant support.
Longford/Westmeath Sinn Fein TD Sorca Clarke says societal change is required:
Burst Mains Leaves Offaly Homes Without Water
The issues are expected to be resolved by Sunday afternoon.
Westmeath Shopping Centre Closes After Significant Flooding
Athlone Towncentre was closed on Saturday after a flooding incident on Friday evening.
Two-Year Sentence For Fighter Who Held Knife To Woman's Chest Weeks Before Killing His Mother
30 year old Luke Donnell pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary at a house at Grange Heights, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, while armed with a knife on April 13, 2023.
TII Questioned Over Criteria For Allocating Funding To Local Authorities
Westmeath did not get any of its requested funding last year, and just over €104,000 this year.
Laois TD Renews Funding Call For Courthouse
Laois TD Willie Aird wants the Government to provide funding to start building a new courthouse in Portlaoise.
Midlands Based Pharma CEO Picks Up Award
Leah Fletcher of Dunbar Pharma in Athlone has been crowned Founder of the Year at Enterprise Ireland's High Potential Start-Up Awards.
Six Months Of Traffic Disruption Ahead As Water Mains Works Begin In Westmeath
Water mains replacement works will begin in Kilbeggan at the start of November.
Hybrid Working Drives Irish Rail Services To Capacity In The Midlands
All routes through Tullamore are at full capacity.
