There's been a drop of 27% in the new of criminals being sent to jail.
27% fewer people have been jailed this year than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Less than 4,500 criminals have been sent to prison this year - compared to nearly 6,200 in the same period in 2019.
Former governor of Portlaoise Prison, John Lonergan, says he's not surprised at the reduction in the overall numbers recently.
US Tariffs Will Mean Midlands Companies Find New Markets - Bevcraft
Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs will be announced this evening.
Peatlands Projects Across Midlands Set To Receive Around €40k In Funding
The Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme has awarded funds to projects across the region.
Listen: Laois Man Living in Thailand Recalls Moment Earthquake Hit City
Laois'James Conroy has been living in the city for a decade.
TUS Athlone Voice Concerns Over Planned Increase In Third Level Fees
Higher Education Minister is planning to raise the fee back up to €3,000 in the next budget.
Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Two Seperate Offaly Crashes
The crash took place in Moneygall this morning
‘The Ubiquitous Collection’ To Be Exhibited In Tullamore
Offaly artist Genevieve Murphy will launch the exhibition tomorrow.
Laois Brewery Taking Part In 'Speed Dating' Tourism Conference This Week
Failte Ireland's Meithal consists of quick 12 minutes meetings with businesses and various tourism providers.
Second Platform Under Review For Offaly Train Station
Clara Train Station could get a second platform as part of an Irish Rail review.
Longford Westmeath TD Calling For Review Of School Transport Scheme Policy
He believes the current policy is not appropriate.
€9.7m Water Plant Upgrade Completed In Offaly
The water supply has been removed from the EPA'S "at risk" list
Revenue Seize Contraband Around €2.7m Across Midlands, Louth, Dublin And Rosslare
Revenue officers seized the goods through risk profiling.
Portlaoise IWA Raising Funds For "Handitandem" Skydive
They want to expand to other clubs over the next few years.
Offaly School's Teabag Waste Project Earns Spot In Sustainability Final
'Environmental Innovators' is a TY programme that focuses on global food system challenges.
Midlands Counties See EV Sale Surge In First Three Months Of 2025
EV sales in Offaly have almost doubled in 12 months.
Sunny Forecast For Midlands To Continue
The temperatures have started rising across the region.
Westmeath Man Expresses Frustration With Passport System
Rory Hafford is expressing his concerns with the current passport renewal system.
21 New Acts Revealed For Forest Fest
Forest Fest returns to Emo this July.
The IRHA Is Appealing For Compulsary Black Boxes
The association believes it's essential to make roads safer.
Westmeath Woman Receives Suspended Sentences For Part In Revolut Scam
The scam saw a doctor lose €11,000.
Ireland Needs A Tariff Response Plan - Midlands North West MEP
Incoming tariffs from the US could halve chemical and pharma exports.
