Offenders will face fines and bans.
An Garda Síochána Laois Offaly is leading a National Day of Action targeting uninsured drivers today.
Using real-time access to the Irish Motor Insurance Database, Gardaí can now instantly check if drivers are insured.
Offenders will face fines up to €5,000, driving bans, and even imprisonment under Road Traffic legislation.
Checkpoints will be in place all day.
Westmeath Hotel Named One Of Best Places To Work In Ireland
Castle Varagh Hotel in Castlepollard is being recognised alongside 38 other organisations.
One in Ten Women Experience Suicidal Thoughts Due to Perimenopause
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Public Meeting On Large Athlone Housing Development Tomorrow
The Plovers Wood estate will be built in the Lisseywollen area of Athlone.
Arson-Accused To Be Tried In Longford Following Refusal Of Application To Transfer Case To Dublin
50 year old Guo Zhong Chen of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar has been in custody since last August.
New Government Pension Scheme Will Help Cost Of Living - Willie Aird
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Midlands Early Years Graduates Face Retention Challenges
Early Childhood Ireland is making the call for change.
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Minister James Lawless made the announcement.
Farmers Braced For Bad News From Brussels
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Midlands Group Demands Updated Wind Farm Regulations
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Laois TD Urges Government And HSE To Fix Issues In Dental Services
There is planning and staffing issues in the sector.
Coroner Rejects Calls To Refer Death Of Offaly Farmer To Gardai
Coroner Raymond Mahon delivered a narrative verdict at an inquest into Joe Scregan's death.
Teenager Charged Over Discharge Of Firearm in Westmeath
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'Hospital Watch' Launches in Laois Hospital
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Grandad Set To Mark 90th Birthday With Charity Skydive
Eamon Kehoe, from Clonroche, is marking his 90th birthday with a daring skydive over Clonbullogue.
Medication Should Be Prescribed For Minor Illnesses - Irish Pharmacy Union
A survey by the body also showed three quarters are now waiting longer to get an appointment with their GP.
Midlands Heart Attack Survivor Cycling To Raise Funds For Cardiac Care
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More Frequent Inspections Needed For Laois Nursing Homes - Brian Stanley
The Laois TD says large time gaps between HIQA inspections were brought up at a meeting with the body.
Man Jailed For Two Years For Defilement Of Employer's Teen Daughter
The man was convicted at the Central Criminal Court.
Man Who Raped Pregnant Partner Receives Seven Year Sentence
He pleaded guilty at trial.
Revenue Seize Over €400k Of Contraband In Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare
Herbal cannabis and illicit drugs were discovered.
