A Westmeath detective says it's down to one factor in particular.
The number of European Arrest Warrants sought in Ireland has increased by 51 per cent in the past five years.
Under the legislation, EU countries can apply to have a person returned to their state to face a serious criminal offence.
264 applications were made in the Irish High Court in 2014 - rising to 399 last year.
Retired detective inspector Patrick Marry says better technology is a reason for the increase:
PHOTOS: Mullingar Carers Concert
The event was held in the Greville Arms Hotel on Tuesday night.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Westmeath Burglary
The incident took place in Athlone.
HSE Urges Midlands Patients To Use Injury Units Over Easter
Patients with non-life-threatening injuries are encouraged to attend Injury Units.
Around €10k of Cannabis And Cocaine Seized In Laois
The roads policing unit made the discovery after stopping a Volkswagen Golf on the M7.
Irish Farmers Warn Not Enough Gov Action On Fuel Costs
Agri-diesel prices have surged over 50 % in recent weeks.
Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Road Safety Campaign In Place
Gardai say Bank holiday weekends are the busiest periods.
CAP Changes Could Jeopardise Farm Incomes - IFA
IFA's President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman is voicing concern over proposed changes.
Niall Horan Tickets On Sale At 10am
The Mullingar man will play three nights at Dublin's 3Arena.
€7m Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
The drugs were discovered at a property in Athy.
Enterprise Minister Welcomes Creation of 400 Jobs
Manna Air Delivery is creating positions across their Irish and US operations.
Stormy Easter Weekend Ahead For Midlands
A nationwide weather advisory will come into effect from 2am on Friday.
Gardaí Investigating Midlands Prison Inmate Death
The person was found dead yesterday.
Offaly TD Wants Irish Aid Protected From Christian Persecutors
Carol Nolan says Irish Aid donated €650m to countries guilty of persecuting Christians.
TUI Warns Easter Oral Exams Are Adding Pressure On Leaving Cert Students
Exams will be completed by thousands of students nationwide by end of this week.
Laois Councillor Calls For Review Of Investment Tax Rules
He says the existing system discourages long term saving.
April Fools’ Stunt Highlights Trust in Local Radio
The fun campaign made a serious point.
Tolü Makay Announces Tour
She was in the final of Dancing With The Stars.
Midlands TD Slams “Unacceptable” Mental Health Hospital Delays
The longest wait reaches over 97 weeks.
Westmeath Woman Named One Of Four AXA Community Heroes
Donna Price is being recognised for the work she's conducted within her community.
Gardai Appeal For Information Following Offaly Crash
The collision happened on the Tullamore Bypass yesterday evening at around 5:30.
