Almost 4,000 appearances were made by conference call in Irish courts in 2019.
There was a 13% increase in the use of video links between Irish prisons and courtrooms in 2019.
Offaly Circuit Court, Portlaoise District Court, the Midlands prison and Portlaoise prison all provided a platform for the accused to give evidence without attending their hearing.
In total 3,798 video conferences were held throughout Ireland last year according to the courts service annual report.
Midlands Events Top Garda Spend Report
Electric Picnic and the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan both made the list.
Teen Faces Sentence for Midlands Arson And Window Smashing Intimidation Campaign
The now 17 year old carried out attacks across Westmeath, Offaly and Longford.
TUI Call Off Planned Industrial Action
A backdated payment has been made by the Department of Education.
Mother Of Three Spared Jail After 'Rampage' On Three Random Women
The incidents occurred over the space of a day in various locations in Mullingar.
Midlands Finance Expert Encourages Young People To Tackle Budgeting
47% of 18 to 24 year olds depend on their families to help make ends meet, according to Royal London Ireland.
Mock WRC Hearing To Address Workplace Disputes In Westmeath
The event takes place in Athlone.
Irish Rural Link CEO Calls For Major Boost In Rural Transport And Community Investment
Irish Rural Link have set out priorities for the Budget.
Offaly TD Calls For Consistent EU Support On Just Transition
Wopke Hoekstra is answering questions in Leinster House this week.
