The Midlands Prison has some of the highest levels of assault.
There was a 9 per cent increase in assaults in Irish prisons last year, with 575 in total.
Staff were physically attacked by inmates 123 times, up from 110 in 2018.
Midlands, Mountjoy, and Cloverhill Prisons had the highest amounts.
Prisoner-on-prisoner assaults rose by 34 across the country, with 452 in 2019.
Former Portlaoise and Mountjoy Prison governor John Lonergan says the increases are not surprising:
Gardaí Appealing For Witnesses After Fatal Midlands Crash
A man in his 80's died yesterday evening following the incident.
Offaly Author Shortlisted For Literary Award
The overall winner will get a publishing deal and £50,000.
Four Arrested Over Fatal Offaly House Fire
Four men have been arrested over the double murder.
Elderly Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Midlands Car Crash
The incident occurred at 10:00am this morning.
Fuel Support Scheme Approved For Agriculture, Fisheries And Haulage Sectors
Vehicle operators with units exceeding 3.5 tonnes will qualify for support.
Sinn Féin Warns Of Healthcare Gaps Due To Housing Shortage
Practices across the midlands have had to advertise positions on numerous occasions.
Laois Farmer Grows New Links In Regional Food Network
John Egan runs Farmer J's in Ratheniska.
Charter Medical Private Hospital Wins National Award
The Mullingar Hospital was honoured with the Health Ireland Award.
Cabinet Delays Airbnb Regulation And Short-Term Let Register Ahead Of Summer
A register was due to be in operation by May 20th.
Laois Firm Wins Sustainability Award At SEAI Energy Show
Aubren decarbonised St Vincent's Private Hospital.
Midlands Media Committee Member Wants Explanation Over Local Radio Levy Hike
Midlands TD Micheál Carrigy wants Coimisiún na Meán to appear before the media committee.
Westmeath Councillors Seek Taxpayer Cost Review Of Failed IPAS Centre
An enforcement file is now opening for the Lissywollen site in Athlone.
Journalists Face Surge In Online Abuse As NUJ Urges Tech Action
75% of female journalists experienced online violence in 2025.
Camross Camogie Honoured In Laois Following Historic All-Ireland Triumph
The Laois club were crowned National Champions in December.
Midlands Wind Farm Plan Withdrawn Days After Submission
Reasons for the withdrawal are still unknown.
National Ambulance Service To Increase Staff by 30% In Laois
The NAS are sending an additional vehicle and six extra employees to Laois.
Cabinet Advance Easing Of Defence Funding Restrictions
It's hoped the IDA and Enterprise Ireland will no longer need government approval to award funds for defence companies.
Planning Permission Submitted For Westmeath Business Park
The development would be built near Kinnegad.
Offaly Gardai At Scene Of Crash
The incident took place on the R420 just outside Tullamore this morning.
Westmeath County Council Open Enforcement File On Former IPAS Centre
The local authority are to remove unauthorised structures in Lissywollen.
