But a former governor believes rates are still far too low.
Prisoners were paid nearly €2.8 million in pocket money by the state last year.
Inmates in Midlands Prison got nearly €596,000 in total - the highest in the country.
Every prisoner gets a daily allowance of between 95 cents and €2.20, and an extra 50 cents if they work in the jail.
Former Portlaoise and Mountjoy Prison governor, John Lonergan, says the daily rates are far too low:
Midlands Beautician Turned Tarmac Layer Sing Trades Praises
The 'Building Heroes' initiative is showcasing young tradespeople and their daily lives.
Laois Company Wishes Rose Of Tralee Luck For DWTS Final
Portlaoise's Alpha Drives Limited is backing Katelyn Cummins to lift the glitterball on Sunday.
Regional March For Gaza Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow
Tullamore for Gaza and the Laois branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign are hosting the event.
Digital Career Skills Platform Launches For Midlands
ReSHAPE is an AI powered tool to help workers upskill and employers plan workforce development.
Canadian Ambassador To Ireland Visits Offaly
Ambassador Dennis King toured the county ,visiting Clonmacnoise and trying his hand at hurling.
Laois Council Moves To Acquire Derelict Building On Main Street
A decision on the move is due August 3rd.
Offaly TD Demands Stronger Ticket Touting Laws As Six Nations Prices Hit €3k
Fine Gael TD for Offaly John Clendennen says the laws need stronger enforcement.
Offaly Hotel Manager Highlights Lack Of HSE Staff To Register Marriages In County
Noel McCann from Tullamore's Bridge House Hotel says no HSE staff are available for civil ceremonies in Offaly.
Threshold Express Concern Over Excessive Short Term Lets
Threshold says there are 119 homes advertised for short term lets in the Midlands.
New Highly Skilled Midlands Jobs Announced
A new control centre in Athlone will manage power assets across Europe.
Wind Chill Expected To Bring Back Winter Feeling
11 counties are under the weather warning this morning.
Pieta House Expected To Close Midlands Services
A new 'co-located' facility is expected to opened in the future.
Westmeath Hotel Applies For New Wellness Centre
A decision on the application is due May 5th.
Midlands MEP Demands Stronger Disability Access Laws
Ciaran Mullooly believes a dedicated EU Accessibility Agency is needed.
Tullamore Lions Club Named All Ireland Club Of The Year
The Lions Club was honored last year for its 50 years of Service.
€366k In Compensation Paid Last Year For Pothole Damage To Motorists
Laois County Council had among the lowest levels of compensation, with just over €5,000 paid out.
Offaly Councillor Expresses Concern On 'Nearest School' Rule For Online Admission
Sinn Fein Councillor Aoife Masterson feels it will undermine schools in Tullamore selected for the pilot programme.
High Court Hears Moving Enoch Burke To Castlerea Prison Was 'Lawful'
Judgement on the matter has been reserved to next Wednesday.
IFA Welcome Plan To Dredge Parts Of River Shannon In Offaly
Plans have been approved by the local authority in Offaly.
Regional Enforcement Authority To Prevent Illegal Peat Extraction Still Being Formed
Local Government Minister James Browne has not announced further progress on the plan.
