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:
Call For Consent Education To Begin At Pre-School Age
Rathdowney's Ellen O'Malley Dunlop is making the call for this.
Minister Vows Closer Cooperation On Wildfire And Bogfire Legislation
It comes after a recent spell of hot weather that sparked bog fires across the Midlands.
Transatlantic Investigation Targets Kinahan Cartel Assets
Daniel Kinahan is being held in Portlaoise Prison.
€35k Worth Of Drugs Seized In Westmeath Search
Two men have been arrested.
Offaly Action Group Underlines Opposition To Windfarm Project
Bellair Bog Community Group says it's working with people opposing another project in Lemanaghan.
Farmers Issue Dry Weather Warning
June and July were the drighest monhts on record for Western Europe.
Midlands Hospital Warns Of Increased Admissions
Staff and management at Regional Hospital Mullingar are apologising for any inconvenience caused.
Westmeath Swimming Pool Announces Temporary Closure For Repairs
Mullingar Swimming Pool will temporarily close next Monday until Friday.
