Inmates assaulted staff 91 times last year.
The number of assaults on prison officers increased by 30 per cent last year.
Inmates assaulted staff 91 times - compared to 70 in 2020.
There were also 249 prisoner-on-prisoner attacks.
Deputy General Secretary of the Prison Officers' Association, Jim Mitchell, outlines a serious assault on two officers in Mountjoy jail on Tuesday:
Westmeath County Council Lobbying For New Army HQ Base
Athlone is a suitable location according to the authority.
Midlands Drivers Caught Speeding On National Slowdown Day
Motorist in Laois has been speeding this morning.
Midlands MEP Barry Cowen Recovering After Health Scare
He'll continue to carry out his duties as an MEP after recovery.
Confirmed: Emergency Helicopter Service To Continue Out Of Athlone
An internal review was carried out at Custume Barracks.
HSE Confirms Plans Have Been Lodged For "Hugely Important" Midlands Hospice
After many years of campaigning the 20 bed palliative care facility has moved a step clos.er
Taoiseach Says Government Working "Flat Out" On Capacity Issues In Special Schools
Laois Independent Brian Stanley wants a pre-fab building installed in St Francis School
Peadar Toibin Shuts Down Possibility Of Presidency
The Meath West TD is evaluating an alternative from his party.
Former Westmeath Detective Wants Stricter Theft Penalties
Shoplifting has increased nationwide.
Westmeath Councillors Reject McGregor Bid
Conor McGregor plans to run for presidency.
Westmeath Seminar To Support Women Through Local Government Taking Place
The session will be in Athlone this evening.
Westmeath Man Avoids Prison Sentence For Stabbing Friend After Playstation Row
William Cuffe pleaded guilty to assault causing harm in Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court.
Tension Between Laois Councillors Over Forestry In The County
Coillte are currently harvesting in popular forests in the area.
Department Of Agriculture Warns Of Forest Fires
The warning is going out to landowners in the Midlands.
AI Could Spell The End For Creative Essays In Leaving Cert English - TUI
The Teacher's Union of Ireland believes AI could change how the Leaving Cert syllabus is delivered.
Drunk Driver Arrested In Laois
The driver was stopped by Gardaí yesterday.
Health Warnings Now Being Reconsidered For Alcohol Products
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says our competitiveness on the market must be maintained.
Event On Navigating Enduring Power Of Attorney Taking Place In Laois This Week
The Decision Support Service is running the open information events today and tomorrow.
Midlands House Prices Rise Amid Global Uncertainty Over Trade Wars
The cost of a house is up in all Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath when compared to last year.
Laois Leisure Centres To See €1.7m Investment
This investment will boost the 'quality of life aspect' for locals.
Westmeath Credit Union Now Offering Affordable Retrofit Loans
Just under 65,000 people are serviced in the region.
