A new report shows a third of detainees have suffered the loss of a parent.
A new report found 71% of children in Oberstown Detention Centre had issues with drugs, alcohol or other substances.
According to its 2019 annual report, a third of kids had suffered the loss of at least one parent.
A quarter were on mental-health medication and a fifth were Travellers.
John Lonergan, former governor of Portlaoise and Mountjoy Prisons, says he's not surprised by the new findings:
Gardaí Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
The collision happened in Portarlington.
Hold Onto Investments Following Stock Market Crash - Laois Financial Planner
Shane Tobin is the Chief Executive of True Wealth in Portlaoise.
RSA Pilot Project Finds Over Half Of People Who Exceeded Alcohol Limit Intended To Drive
The pilot project launched at Electric Picnic and the Ploughing Championships last year.
Laois County Council Sets Target Of Delivering Over 1,000 New Homes
New Chief Executive of Laois County Council Michael Rainey believes it can be achieved.
North Midlands Region May Benefit From "Collective Strength" In Mortgage Market
North Midlands Credit Union is joining the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme.
Revenue Seize Over €400k Of Contraband Across Midlands, Dublin And Rosslare
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Electric Picnic Officially Sold Out
The Laois music festival is expecting a full crowd as tickets sell out.
Westmeath Link Road Closed Until Next Month
The closure is on the Robinson Link Road from April 7th to May 2nd.
Emergency Services Attend Westmeath Crash
The incident occured at around 1.20pm yesterday.
New Housing Development Approved For Midlands
The development has been approved for the Slí An Choiste estate in Monksland.
High Noon - One Last Chance For Electric Picnic Tickets
The final round of public sale tickets will go on sale at 12pm today.
Laois School Wins National Green Schools Challenge Award
Portlaoise's Scoil Chríost Rí took home the title of Sustainable Travel School of the Year.
Midlands Companies Can Save Big By Becoming More Lean And More Green - Offaly TD
Fianna Fail's Tony McCormack is pointing a cost and energy saving course at the LOETB
Local Authority Looking At Double Bypass For Laois Town
Councillors in Laois are concerned Mountmellick will struggle to develop without the work.
HSS Hire Managing Director Underlines Future Security Following Multi-Million Euro Sale
Portlaoise's Michael Killeen says the Chadwick's Group deal offered security for stafff.
Offaly's Finest Will Be Celebrated This Weekend
The county's Person of the Year awards are taking place in Tullamore on Saturday.
Athlone Castle Gets €1.8m In Funding
The works will improve accessibility and the usability of the space for visitors.
Laois Senator Holding Endometriosis Awareness Event
Sinn Fein Senator for Laois Maria McCormack is aiming to set up a specialist clinic for the condition.
Mother Of Stillborn Baby Campaigning To Encourage Women To Advocate For Their Own Bodies
Kildare's Chelsea Brereton is sharing her story in the hope no other woman will experience the same thing.
Electric Picnic Introduce Campsite Pre-Booking Options
Automatic camp access is included for weekend campers.
