Both Portlaoise Prison and Midlands Prison are over 100% capacity on a daily basis.
Prisons in the midlands are continuing to operate well over their intended capacity.
972 prisoners were in custody in Midlands Prison yesterday, despite only having the bed space for 883.
Portlaoise Prison is over capacity by nearly 20% - the 226 bed Facility had 269 prisoners in custody.
The most over populated prison in the country in the country was the female prison in Limerick - that was at 159% capacity.
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.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
