It's reported 200 staff will be tested each year under rules.
Prison staff are to undergo random drug testing.
According to the Irish Daily Mail, around 5% of prison staff - or 200 workers - will be tested for illegal drugs each year under a new tender agreed by the Irish Prisons Service.
A further 200 drug tests will also be carried out each year on people who've applied to work with the I.P.S.
Laois Singer Raises Over €2k For Parish Through Christmas Single
Stradbally's Ross Molloy recorded "When a Child Is Born" in aid of the Stradbally Parish Lourdes trip.
Laois Pub Celebrates Reopening
'The Village Tap' in Rosenallis is under the new ownership of Wayne and Ruth Walsh.
Offaly GAA Club Apply For New Pitch
Daingean GAA Club is also hoping to build two new viewing stands.
Retired Laois Met Eireann Forecaster Releases Book
"They Say It Might Rain " is co-written by Clonaslee woman Evelyn Cusack and Seamus Walsh.
Westmeath Sees Biggest Price Increase For Three Bed Semi
It comes from the Irish Independent/REA Average House Price Index.
Call For M50 Toll Increase To Be Scrapped
The M4 Kilcock to Kinnegad is one of the affected motorways.
Electric Picnic Highlights Set For Our TV Screens
TG4 is airing the best bits from the 2025 edition in Stradbally.
Laois TD Demands Better IDA Investment For County In 2026
Brian Stanley says there needs to be a greater investment in IDA jobs for Laois.
Midlands University Secures Grant For Advanced 3D Printing Suite
The grant is worth €600k.
Westmeath Town At The Heart Of An Post’s €5m Christmas Operations
Over 2 million parcels have been delivered.
Westmeath Councillor Criticises Tánaiste And Justice Minister Over Immigration Stance
Harry’s Hotel in Kinnegad will continue as an IPAS centre for at least another year.
TUS Student Housing Issue Raised At European Parliament
President of TUS Athlone Student Union is raising the issue.
Laois TD Welcomes Strong Year For New Housing
Planning permission for houses in the county rose this year.
LOETB To Roll Out Sustainability Programme For Businesses In 2026
The first phase will commence on January 21st.
White Christmas Unlikely As Frosty Conditions Set In
We can expect good conditions for tomorrow.
Laois Discount Retail Store Confirm Closure
The Homesavers store in the Lismard Business Park in Portlaoise is closing in January.
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.
