The driver had also been under the influence.
A motorist has been arrested in Laois for driving under the influence, and for having an expired learner permit.
The van was detected speeding on the M7, before the driver failed a roadside breath test.
Further questioning revealed they held a learners permit that had expired over ten years ago.
The driver has been arrested and the van has been seized.
Midlands MEP Invites Women Across The West To Share Views On Gender Equality
Thriving Mná will take place in Galway on July 3rd.
Midlands Parents Strongly Back Co-Educational Classrooms
The majority of households in the region prefer their children to be taught alongside both boys and girls.
Danish Retailer NORMAL Opens In Westmeath
It's the fourth national store in the country.
Laois Gardai Arrest Driver Speeding 186 km/h Under Influence Of Cocaine
The driver is now charged to appear before the courts. .
Water Restored To Westmeath Homes After Burst Main Disruption
Uisce Éireann says normal supply may take longer to return in some areas.
225 km Charity Walk Passing Through Midlands Today
Pamex Ltd workers will pass through Westmeath.
Midlands Arrests Made As Part Of Organised Crime Group Investigation
Three women and a man are due in court today.
Laois TD Asks Taoiseach To Secure Investment For Food Production Facility
Willie Aird is making the call to Micheal Martin over the Leprino Foods site in Portlaoise.
Uisce Eireann Continues Public Appeal For Public To Conserve Water
A hosepipe ban was put in place throughout last summer for Lough Owel.
Offaly Firefighters Raise €2k For Lifesaving Defibrillator Ahead Of Marathon Run
Edenderry Community First Responders group will run the marathon tomorrow evening.
Offaly Set For Major Energy Storage Project Involving Google
Lumcloon Energy will construct two domes at the former peat-fired power station site in Rhode.
Midlands Children Raise More Than €9,000 On National Pyjama Day
Children and educators from Midlands services wore pyjamas to support children helping children.
Offaly Community Urged To Back Courthouse Transformation Plans
Birr Courthouse closed in 2013.
Laois Town Sees Sharp Housing Price Growth Amid Rising Population
Donegal was the only county to see a larger increase during the second quarter of this year.
Westmeath Man Charged Over Taser Claims “It's Normal For Truck Drivers To Have Them”
Imrich Salko of Mullingar also faces a charge of possessing a stun gun capable of causing serious injury.
Laois Film On Ageing And Care Set To Benefit Future Families And Carers
"A Frayed Knot" will premiere in Portlaoise this December.
Simon Community Voice Concern Over New Housing Bill
The bill would affect emergency housing, with 333 people in the Midlands currently accessing it.
Plans Lodged For 66 New Homes In Offaly Town
Plans for the houses are located for Edenderry.
Uisce Eireann Working To Repair Burst Water Main In Westmeath
The repairs are set to be ongoing until later this afternoon.
Laois Records Fastest Rise In Midlands House Prices
Average house prices in the county were 8.9% higher than a year ago.
