Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

Drivetime

Go Let It Out

Thursday, 19 September 2019 07:19

By Ellen Butler

The minister is looking at best practice in other jurisdictions.

The Minister for Justice says they are still looking for solutions to prevent drones sending contraband into the Midlands Prison.

It follows reports over six weeks ago that staff in Portlaoise were concerned that devices could be used to carry guns to inmates' cells.

Laois Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan says it's a technology challenge, but believes a solution can be found soon.

He say it's unacceptable that contraband is entering the prison in this way:

Ploughing 2026 Live Day Three: Winner of National Brown Bread Baking Championships Crowned

The NPA says 91,000 people attended Screggan yesterday.
Midlands Women Crowned Super Hosts For Hospice Fundraising

Three women across the Midlands are being highlighted for their longtime fundraising efforts for their local hospices.
Air Corps Facing High Numbers of Technician Vacancies

General Secretary of PDFORRA Mucklagh's Gerard Guinan says they must be filled quickly.
Midlands Groups Win GWS Excellence Awards

The National Federation of Group Water Schemes has honoured groups in the Midlands.
National Brown Bread Baking Champions Crowned At Ploughing

Olivia Nash and Cara Wall, both from Dublin, are this year's winners.
Mixed Picture Of Midlands Local Authority Social Housing In New Report

It comes from a new report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission.
Agriculture Minister Criticises Proposed 22% Cut To Next CAP Policy

Minister Heydon is at the Ploughing today alongside EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen.
Oireachtas Defence Committee Hears Of Air Corps Vacancy Concerns

PDFORRA's General Secretary has been giving politicians a run down of the air corps' problems.

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103