The Road Safety Authority have made the call for a doubling of penalty points.
There's a call for the government to appoint a road safety Tsar.
It comes as the Road Safety Authority looks for a doubling of penalty points for a number of offences.
However, there have been demands for more enforcement of existing rules.
Former Chief Superintendent in Laois and Offaly John O' Brien believes it is time one person takes responsibility:
DPD Ireland Delivers 10 Millionth Parcel
The Athlone based company is the first company in the country to have an electric depot.
Asylum Seekers In Midlands Dropped By 30
The latest figures from the Department of Integration show a decrease in the last month.
Offaly MEP Prioritising Interests Of Irish Agriculture In New Deal
It comes in Brussels in the face of the Mercosur deal.
Plans Submitted For Midlands Housing Development
A decision on the development is due in January.
Labour Party To Hold Discussions With Parties Ahead Of Government Negotiations
A new TD has implied the party would not enter a coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Vacant Council Seats In Midlands Could Be Co-Opted By Female Politicians
51 council seats have been left vacant across the country following the election.
Over 250 People In The Midlands Apply For Irish Citizenship
The highest amount was in Laois at just under 120 applications.
Free Parking for Midlands Christmas Shoppers
Here's where you can benefit from free parking this holiday season.
Over €330k In Contraband Seized In The Midlands, Dublin And Rosslare
Drugs, alcohol and counterfeit goods were among the items found by Revenue.
Ireland Braces Itself For Storm Darragh
A possible weather warning could be issued if the storm hits.
Public Information Event on Monksland Community Hub To Be Held Today
Roscommon County Council is holding the event at the Athlone Springs Hotel.
Westmeath County Council Ranked Worst Performing In EPA Report
The report covers environmental issues such as water and air pollution.
Gardaí Respond To Alleged Assault And Public Order Incident In Laois
Two separate incidents occurred within five minutes of each other.
Major Housing Development Given Green Light In Westmeath
The development has been given approval by the local authority.
Midlands EV Numbers Continue To Fall
The latest data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows EV registrations are declining.
Missing Laois Teen Found
The Ballylinan teenager has been found safe and well
Vacant Seats Left On Midlands County Councils Following General Election
People will be co-opted onto the local authorities.
Hit Netflix Series Wraps Production
The show filmed in two locations in Ireland.
STEM Opportunities For Midlands Students
The 2025 programme is looking to develop sustainability in technology.
New Yorker Accused of Murdering Father In Laois Remanded In Custody
The man was accused of murdering his father in Ballyfin Demesne in Laois last month.
