The latest report from the Irish Penal Reform Trust shows the rise.
A former officer in a Laois prison and criminologist says drug seizures in prisons continue to be an issue.
A new report from the Irish Penal Reform Trust shows 69 were made last year in Midlands prison, up from 58 in 2023.
However in Portlaoise, the figure is down 55% from 48 to 22.
Former officer in Portlaoise Prison John Cuffe says it will take some time to tackle:
Midlands Pharmacist Recognised For 'Professional Excellence'
A pharmacist in Offaly has won bronze at the Irish Pharmacy Excellence Awards.
Specialised Domestic Violence Judges Needed - ODVSS
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service is supporting MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú's suggestion.
Midlands Waste Facilty Expected To Reopen Next Week
Barna Waste Facility on University Road, Athlone is looking to reopen December 8th.
Call For Detox Beds In Laois Hospital
Labour rep Marie Tuohy is pushing the Health Minister to put them in place in Portlaoise.
Tourism Minister Confident In New Policy Success
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke believes goals set for Fáilte Ireland will be met.
National Tourism Policy Launches In Westmeath
The policy statement has been launched in Mullingar's Belvedere House.
IRHA Criticise Dublin Port For New Tariffs
IRHA President, Rosenall's Ger Hyland has concerns around new container tariffs.
Offaly Training Programme Finalist In European Agricultural Awards
Create Green is nominated in the CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards.
Laois TD Demands New Fire Station For The Region
Rathdowney Fire Station is due a replacement.
Money Muling Spreads Beyond Cities, Midlands Gardaí Warn
Criminals are targeting victims to use bank accounts.
IFA Calling For Licensing Of BTV 3 Vaccines
It follows recent outbreaks of Bluetongue disease.
Hugh Wallace Dies Age 68
Hugh was a director and co-founder of architecture firm, Douglas Wallace Consultants.
Electric Picnic Announces Nine Acts For The 2026 Festival
The event is taking place from August 28th to 30th.
Laois Gardaí Seize Over €3k Of Suspected Stolen Goods
The authorities were operating under Operation Táirge.
Midlands Singer Songwriter Releases Christmas Classic
Simon Casey's 'Silent Night' is available now.
Gardaí Appeal For Help Locating Missing Engagement Ring In Offaly
The ring was lost between the 24th and 26th of November.
TD Claims Laois Is Overlooked In Latest National Development Plan
The National Development Plan was launched in July.
Midland’s Groups Scoop Three Wins At National Climate Ambassador Awards
The Programme is delivered by An Taisce’s Climate Action Team.
Gardai Attend Scene Of Crash In Laois
The incident took place this morning.
Bluetongue Threatens Irish Livestock Production - IFA
The virus has been detected in two cows in the country.
