The recent Joint Policing Committee Meeting has revealed some negative figures.
Cases of drink driving are on the rise in Westmeath.
Figures revealed at a recent Joint Policing Committee meeting show instances of the offence in 2022 are up 50% compared to 2021.
Drink driving detections increased by 43% while cases of drug driving surged by 67%
In presenting the statistics to the committee, Inspector Peter Gilson credited the new "Drug wipe" test for increased detections.
Archaeological Finds Uncovered In Westmeath
Discoveries included clay tobacco pipes and pottery.
Laois Councillor Calls For Rightsizing Housing Policy
Caroline Dwane Stanley says its needed for some older homeowners.
Stronger E-Scooter Laws Needed - Carol Nolan
Deputy Nolan feels they're becoming more of a danger in Midlands towns.
Offaly Blogger Shares Cost Saving Christmas Gift Tips
Offaly's Caz Mooney runs irishbudgeting.com and shares her top advice.
Midlands Hospital Apologises Over Westmeath Woman's Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
The case was heard in the High Court today.
National Housing Order For Poultry Confirmed
The Department of Agriculture say it comes into effect on Monday.
Offaly Cathaoirleach Calls Out Sinn Fein Councillor Over Livestreaming Campaign
John Leahy says a motion on the matter has already been passed.
Gardai Arrest Man Over Hijacked Car In Midlands
He's being held in relation to an incident in Roscrea and another vehicle theft in Cork.
IFA Calls For Poultry Housing Order As Bird Flu Cases Rise
More than 40 cases of H5N1 have been reported in 2025.
Man And Woman Arrested After Public Order Incident In Offaly
Reports indicate a man was seen shouting at people in Edenderry yesterday afternoon.
Meals On Wheels Returns To Laois Town After Two Year Gap
Funding has been secured for its short term future.
Midlands Pride Festival Kicks Off Today
Heartlands Pride 2025 will take place from the 7th - 9th of November.
Gardai Praise Safety Organisation For Hard Work
Muintir na Tire were awarded for 40 years of community safety work in Laois.
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Compromise On Housing Development
A planned 125 residential units and childcare facility for Kinnegad is on appeal to An Comisiun Pleanala.
Offaly Councillor Proposes Livestreamed Local Authority Meetings
Sinn Fein Councillor for Offaly Aoife Masterson says it's to ensure accountability to the public.
Revenue Seize Over €570k In Contraband
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.
Westmeath Volunteers Recognised At Water Safety Awards
Westmeath Water Safety had eight winners on the night.
Westmeath Hospital Among Top Earners Of Public Health Funds
The Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar was one of the highest earners.
Calls For Accountability Over State Covered Tax Errors
New FOI documents uncover pay mistakes among senior and retired officials.
Government To Support Workers Affected By Fastway Receivership - Peter Burke
Nuvion Group's receivership will affect 300 jobs.
