Sentences will increase from today.
Moves by the Justice Minister to crack down on knife crime have been welcomed.
Offences such as possession of a knife with intent to injure and trespassing with a weapon will see their sentences increased from today.
Aontu Leader, Meath West TD, Peadar Toibin says recent figures show that something needed to be done:
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Woman Killed In Midlands Crash
She passed away following a crash between two vans on Friday.
Garda Commissioner Confident Security Operation For EPC Meeting Will Be A Success
Justin Kelly is reassuring the country people will be kept safe
Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Two people died in the collision.
Midlands Security & Defence Analyst Says Hoax Bomb Threats Aimed To Intimidate
Newstalk, Today FM and RTÉ were sent the false alerts by email yesterday.
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
