The Midlands Prison has the longest waiting list.
1,206 prisoners are on the waiting list for psychology services - the majority of whom are in the Midlands Prison.
398 inmates are waiting at the Portlaoise jail.
And 531 prisoners in Ireland are waiting for drug-addiction counselling.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee says the Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on face-to-face sessions.
Garry Cunningham is a former prisoner - he says he had great difficulty in accessing services in jail:
Two Offaly Women Selected For National Nature Restoration Portrait Series
Aisling O’Rourke and Tina Claffey are among 13 women selected for Bean Feasa.
Westmeath Town Band Opens Recruitment To New Members
The event takes place from 6:30pm this evening.
Laois Disability Centre Fails HIQA Inspection In Four Regulation Areas
A visit to the Muiríosa Foundation Centre was announced for May earlier this year.
Offaly Community Group Aims To Support Young People’s Physical And Mental Health
The Edenderry Community Connect group was organised this year.
New Brian Cowen Biography To Be Launched In Offaly Tonight
Brian Cowen served as Taoiseach from 2008-2011.
Midlands Homelessness Figures Record Slight Monthly Increase
58 people left emergency accommodation in the region during Q2 of this year.
Credit Union Lending Surges As Mortgage Growth Continues Amid Merger Wave
172 credit unions are currently active in Ireland.
37% Of People Aged 25 To 64 In The Midlands Leave School Without Third-Level Education
The proportion of people with a third-level education is 46% in the Midlands.
