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Thursday, 3 October 2024 09:33

Soldiers were stationed at the prison in the 1970s.

A former Justice Minister claims Gardaí will be able to handle security, after Irish soliders were withdrawn from Portlaoise Prison.

Members of the Defence Forces left their stations at the institution this week, after more than 50 years in Laois.

They were originally stationed there due to the presence of paramilitaries and terrorists from the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Fine Gael Laois Offaly TD, Charlie Flanagan, says it's proof the peace process has done its job:

Justice Minister, Helen McEntee, obtained Government approval for the plan near the end of July.

Westmeath Garda Recounts Facing Speeding Car Head-On

Weronica Halusko is appyling to get her car back after the June 2025 incident.
Midlands Hospital Bringing Generations Together For Positive Ageing Week

An information stand is opening from 10am this morning.
Offaly Planners Consider Application For Industrial Building

A decision will be made on the Stones Hydraulics Limited apllication in November.
Offaly Community Awakes To Grief After Father And Daughter Workplace Death

A man in his 50s and a woman in her 20s lost their life in an accident in Banagher yesterday.
Contraband Worth Over €600k Seized In Westmeath

Eight premises were searched during the operation, with over 413,000 cigarettes seized.
PNA Postpone Industrial Action For Tomorrow

The action which was to take place in areas including Ballinasloe has been postponed until October 15th.
Offaly Councillor Describes "Shock" Of Community After Fatal Workplace Incident

Independent councillor John Leahy says the community of Banagher will rally around the family affected.
Midlands TD Slams Opposition Proposals On Fuel Price Crisis As "Fantasy"

Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath TD Micheal Carrigy attended yesterday's meeting in Moate.

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