The Justice Minister says 248 children have spent at least four years in a centre.
Over 1,000 refugees or asylum-seekers have been in the direct provision system for at least four years.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee says 248 of them are children, and 791 are adults.
They've spent their time in direct provision centres, hotels, guests houses or similar accommodation.
Independent TD Denis Naughten says the figures in relation to children are particularly concerning:
Laois TD Calls For ESB To Start International Recruitment
Laois TD Sean Fleming is suggesting the ESB may need to do so to meet targets.
Laois Music Author Pays Tribute to Chris Rea
The Driving Home for Christmas singer passed away yesterday at the age of 74.
Midlands Remote Workers More Likely To Stay Put In Job
Excel Recruitment Salary Guide for 2026 shows one of five employees are looking to switch to a new role.
Offaly Woman Abroad Reflects On Australian Christmas Experience
Clonad's Keira Meacle is spending her third Christmas in Perth.
Plans Lodged For Offaly Padel Courts
The courts are planned for Edenderry.
"Full Of Life At Christmas" - Ashling Murphy's Family Reflect At Christmas
Her father Ray Murphy is remembering her love of music as Christmas approaches.
Westmeath Security Expert Weighs In On US Eying Up Greenland
Mullingar's Declan Power says Trump eying up Greenland doesn't add up.
Ryanair CEO Blasts Taoiseach For Passenger Cap
Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says Micheál Martin needs to explain why no progress has been made.
Midlands Motorists Caught Speeding On National Slowdown Day
The Garda operation runs until midnight tonight.
Laois Hospital Set To Get €16m Extension
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise is also getting 48 extra beds.
Westmeath Residential Re-Development Gets Green Light
Westmeath County Councill is approving new residential units at Millmount House.
Gardai Issue Fresh Appeal For Offaly Arson Attack
Gardai say they're "determined" to bring those responsible before the courts.
Westmeath County Council Toasts Road Safety Competition Winners
The Road Safety Poster Competition is designed to support the principles of Vision Zero.
Midlands Animal Welfare Charities In Line For €175k
The charities are based in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
No White Christmas For The Midlands This Year
Forecasts show better weather than a typical Christmas.
ESB Requires Massive Step Change To Meet Connection Obligations
300,000 homes will need to be connected in the next half decade.
Concerns Raised Over National Lottery’s Handling Of Gambling Risks
The research also found that the age-verification system can be easily bypassed using falsified identification.
Over €73k Awarded To Midlands Schools For Sustainability Projects
Laois schools will receive the highest amount of funding.
Appeal Lodged Over Slieve Blooms Quarry Expansion
Anna and Michael Carroll say they are among six households living close to the site.
Westmeath Community Group Spreads Christmas Cheer To Families In Need
The Connaught Street Markets group is helping families this festive season.
