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.
Revenue Seizes Over €149k In Midlands, Kilkenny, Dublin And Rosslare
The detections were achieved through risk profiling and operations guided by intelligence.
Gardaí Issue Warning For Laois Residents Following Car Theft Attempts
Car thefts were attempted over the course of the bank holiday weekend.
Laois Launches First Commuter Survey To Map Work Patterns And Skills
The online survey is open now and will close on Tuesday, 17th February.
Midlands Biodiversity Groups Set For €94k Boost
The grants aim to back local projects to protect wildlife and improve habitats.
IFA President To Attend Westmeath IFA AGM This Evening
The meeting takes place from Bloomfield House Hotel in Mullingar.
Disqualified Driver Arrested For Speeding On M7 In Laois
The driver was detained by Gardaí and charged at the scene.
Midlands Maura Higgins Is Making Her Big Screen Debut
She is set to star in a comedy.
HSE Acknowledges Concerns Of Local Stakeholders Over Midlands Hospice
The facility is planned for the Arden Lane in Tullamore in Offaly.
Tullamore 'Thriving' With New Businesses
Wendy's and Corrib are currently hiring.
Power Outage Leaves Nearly 1,100 Without Electricity In Offaly
Power is expected to return between 3:00 and 4:00pm this afternoon.
MEP Warns Of Rising Drug Driving After Garda Checkpoints Fall In Laois And Offaly
In 2019, Ireland recorded 140 road fatalities, 45 less than the figure for 2025.
Offaly TD Assured Of Increased Garda Presence After Arson Tragedy
Carol Nolan feels a stronger Garda presence is needed.
Westmeath Woman Says She Will Never Forgive Her Abuser
Mr Conway received a six year jail sentence after pleading guilty to assault.
Westmeath Gang Leader Behind Edenderry Firebomb Attack Jailed
Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt were killed in the arson attack in December.
Midlands Childcare Providers Demand Government Talks
They want to make childcare more accessible and affordable.
Midlands Motorists Warned Amid Difficult Travelling Conditions
There is rain warnings in place.
New Jobs For Offaly Following Wendy's Announcement
The move will see 60 new jobs created for Tullamore.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Midlands Crash
The man in his late 80s is currently being treated in the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Laois Rose Praises Support Of Tolu Makay During DWTS Journey
Both Katelyn Cummins and Tolu Makay are competing on this season of Dancing With The Stars Ireland.
Jazz Festival In Laois Town Returns This Weekend
Portlaoise Jazz Festival is back after 30 years.
