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Thursday, 28 April 2022 11:38

The Prison Officers' Association is highlighting the issue at its annual conference today.

There are fears over-crowding in the Midlands Prison could lead to violence breaking out.

The Prison Officers' Association is highlighting the issue at its annual conference today.

The Midlands Prison has 36 cells for sex offenders - a section that's now housing 58 inmates.

Over 4,000 people are behind bars in Ireland - up over 200 on this time last year.

General Secretary John Clinton fears the conditions could lead to a murder inside Irish prisons.

He says an increase in court activity after the pandemic cannot be blamed for the problem:

Tributes Paid To Westmeath Man Following Search At Midlands Lake

Kyle Geoghegan from Castletown Geoghegan was recovered yesterday at Lough Ennell.
Fire Safety Upgrades Underway at Midlands Hospital

The Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is undergoing works.
Midlands MEP Calls For Schools To Register In EU Education Programme

Schools across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are being encouraged to join the European Union’s ‘Blue Star’ education programme.
Longford-Westmeath TD Demands Measures To Tackle Public Transport Overcrowding

Sorca Clarke says students travelling from Mullingar to Athlone are being left stranded on the side of the road most mornings.
Laois Councillor Calls For Further IDA Engagement

Councillor Ashling Moran wants the IDA to engage with the local authority on the matter.
Former Laois Teacher Fined €1,000 After Striking Colleague's Car

The incident took place in April this year.
Longford-Westmeath TD Slams Online Abuse Against FAI Members

The FAI have sat before the Oireachtas Sports Committee today.
Midlands Digitalisation Expert Expresses Concerns Over New Open AI Model

Open AI is postponing the release of its newest artificial intelligence model Astra 6.1.

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