We can't afford to be a "soft touch".
Ireland cannot be a "soft touch" when it comes to criminal activity, according to an MEP.
Billy Kelleher made the comments, following a hearing of the European Public Prosecutors Office - which Ireland is not a member of.
The Ireland South Fianna Fáil MEP says the country cannot be seen as a potential hub for European gangs.
James Lawless is the chairman of the Oireachtas Justice Committee.
Irish Defence Forces Now Covered Under Working Time Directive
The directive allows statutory rights in respect of annual leave and weekly rest.
Midlands Under Status Orange Wind Warning For Storm Éowyn
Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are under the warning for Storm Éowyn from 2am until 5 pm Friday.
New Housing Development In Westmeath Approved
The Abbeybrook residential development in Kilbeggan consists of 74 new homes.
Cabinet Hopefuls Set To Learn Their Fate Today
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is expected to come away with a cabinet ministry.
Extensive Natural Habitat Survey Taking Place In Offaly
It's part of the local authority's Biodiversity plan for the next half decade.
Westmeath Among Counties To Recieve €700,000 Traveller health Funding
The National Traveller Health Action Plan will be supported through the funds.
Westmeath TD's Main Concern Is Families Affected By Company's Redundancy
BNY Wexford is offering workers two options.
Midlands MEP Calls For Investigation Of Meta's New Rules
Maria Walsh wants an examination to see if it breaks EU laws.
American Woman Enlists FBI Source To Track Down Midlands Family
Ann Deter was born in the Sean Ross Abbey Mother and Baby home in the 50s.
Independent TDs Cannot Play Both Sides - Brian Stanley
The Ceann Comhairle has ruled the Regional Independent Group be allowed Opposition speaking time.
Laois, Offaly, And Westmeath Come Under Yellow Fog Warning Tonight
The advisory warns of hazardous conditions until 10am on Wednesday morning.
Possible Disruption To Traffic Following Crash In Westmeath
The two vehicle collision happened just before 8am this morning.
Over €300k Worth Of Contraband Seized In The Midlands, Dublin And Rosslare
Herbal cannabis and illicit drugs are among the items seized in the midlands.
Gardaí Investigating Stolen Car in Laois
The incident happened on Friday night.
Possibility Of Another Storm Hitting This Weekend
A low pressure system is tracking close to Ireland.
Irish Rural Link Pays Tribute To Meals On Wheels Service
The service has been absent from a Laois town for over 18 months.
Lack Of Supply Pushing Beef Prices Up - IFA Livestock Chair
Laois man Declan Hanrahan believes a lack of prime cattle will be prevalent in the first six months of 2025.
Calls For More EU Funding To Combat Animal Disease On Irish Farms
MEP Maria Walsh says "prevention is better than cure."
"Hero" Offaly Dog Saves Walker's Life
The husky remained by the walkers side, barking constantly, when she fell unconscious.
Westmeath Gym Owner Jailed For Two Years And Four Months For Sexual Assault
He secretly filmed dozens of other women topless.
