At the same time, just one in eight male prisoners were on methadone.
Over half of female prisoners are on methadone, which is normally used to treat an addiction to heroin.
There were 104 on the drug at the end of last year - out of 189 women in jail at the time.
According to freedom of information figures, only one in eight male prisoners were on methadone at the time.
Former governor of Mountjoy and Portlaoise Prisons, John Lonergan, is not surprised by the figures relating to women:
Judge Disappointed And Surprised By AG Ruling On Burke Contempt Of Court Referral
His family have also avoided a criminal charge.
Five Maternity Reviews At Portiuncula Hospital Ongoing
Seven of those reviews have now been completed.
Gardaí Confirm Discovery Of Man's Body At Midlands Premises
The man's body was found in Longford Town on Tuesday.
Laois Senator Warns Blister Pack Funding Cut Will Lead To Dangerous Confusion
The packs separate daily tablet doses into individual pockets, allowing patients take the right tablets at the right time.
Call To Fast-Track Living City Initiative For Westmeath Town
The Living City initiative is designed to revamp city centers by encouraging renovation and conversion of properties.
Midlands Community Sports Facility Closing With Immediate Effect
The Geashill Community Playground Facebook page posted the update last night.
Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Offaly Fire Released Without Charge
A prisoner in Midlands Prison was questioned over an alleged assault which related to the fire.
Westmeath Waste Facility Remains Temporarily Closed
The site on Athlone's University Road is closed due to a direction from the HSA.
Laois Man To Be Laid To Rest Friday
The funeral of Ballacolla's Sean Geoghegan takes place on Friday.
Laois Community Safety Partnership To Start January
The 20 members of the committee have been approved.
Midlands Community Groups To Get Communication Grants
Groups in Killenard, Boora and Ballynacarrigy are set to get funds for circular living.
Offaly Community Shop Highlights Services
Pullough Community Shop has been serving locals for eight years.
Offaly TD Urges Action On Student Accomodation
Nearly 15,000 student accommodation beds have been approved but not built.
Laois County Council Urge Continued STEM EU Just Transition Funding
The local authority is making the call ahead of an expiry of EU Just Transition funding in March.
EU Set To Unveil Housing Package As Fiscal Rules Face Relaxation
The proposals target short-term lettings and streamline construction rules.
Midlands Driving Instructor Calls For Mandatory Alcolock System
A sharp increase in drug driving cases was recorded in the Midlands
Westmeath Family Into Final Of Ireland's Fittest Family
The final takes place this Sunday.
Motion Calls For HSE Investigation Into Wind Turbine Noise Passed In Offaly
The motion was called by Fianna Fáil Claire Murray Smale.
Irish Farmers Head To Brussels On Tractors To Protest EU Policies
The IFA President and his son Tom are among those protesting.
Man Arrested Over Alleged Assault At Midlands Prison
The incident took place on December 6th.
