Both Portlaoise Prison and Midlands Prison are over 100% capacity on a daily basis.
Prisons in the midlands are continuing to operate well over their intended capacity.
972 prisoners were in custody in Midlands Prison yesterday, despite only having the bed space for 883.
Portlaoise Prison is over capacity by nearly 20% - the 226 bed Facility had 269 prisoners in custody.
The most over populated prison in the country in the country was the female prison in Limerick - that was at 159% capacity.
Disposable Income Rises Sharply Across The Midlands Over Decade
Westmeath saw the largest increase.
Plans Lodged For Age-Friendly Homes At Former Laois Post Office
The post office is located on Main Street in Portarlington.
Positive HIQA Assessments For Three Midlands Disability Centres
HIQA identified one area of non-compliance at the Muiríosa Foundation's Mullingar Centre.
Over €23 Million Taken In Tolls At Portlaoise Plaza In 2025
€2.30 is being charged for cars and €7.50 for HGVs.
BnM Honours Recipients Of Over €700K In Community Funding Across The Midlands
The BnM Educational Scholarship Scheme provided support to 11 Offaly students.
Uisce Eireann Working To Repair Burst Water Main In Westmeath
The area affected is Kilbeggan.
Over 140 Homes and Businesses Without Power In Laois
The fault is in Abbeyleix.
Woman Critically Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash In Carlow
The incident occurred at 1:30pm yesterday.
Laois Traveller Action Group Condemns Violence At Laois Cemetery
Violent scenes broke out at a Portlaoise Cemetery on Sunday.
Offaly CEO Shares Simple Breathing Tip To Ease Last Minute Exam Stress
The Leaving and Junior Cert Exams begin today.
Charter Medical Group Appoints Group Chief Executive Officer For Mullingar
Brian Fitzgerald now holds the role.
Midlands Animal Charity Heartbroken After Pony Stolen Over Weekend
Pony Eleanor was last seen on Friday.
Man Behind Midlands Green City Plan Given Freedom Of Roscommon
Sean Mulryan was conferred with the honour at a special ceremony.
Jobs Boost For Westmeath After R&D Development Gets Planning Permission
Gannon Minerals & Powders Limited wants to expand its Kilbeggan operation.
Nurse Admits Poor Professional Performance Over Care Of Nine Patients at Laois Hospital
Jinimol George faced a total of seven allegations in relation to the care of nine patients at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.
Midlands School Principal Calls For More Inclusive Education During Sacraments
Carlow principal and podcaster Simon Lewis feels it should reflect a modern Ireland.
New CSO Figures Show Decline In Births Registered Across the Midlands
Laois saw the highest decrease in the midlands.
Overnight Water Restrictions Lifted In Laois
For several days, customers connected to the Ballyadams Reservoir were affected by the restrictions.
Midlands Post-Primary Schools Benefit From Heritage Programme
The programme seeks to deliver learning experiences.
Midlands MEP Wants 10% Of CAP Guaranteed For Young Farmers
Only 7% of farmers are under 35 years old.
