Man released after arrest over alleged prison assault A man in his 20s who had been arrested in connection with an alleged assault at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise has been released without charge. Leinster • 17 Dec 25
Man released after arrest over alleged prison assault A man in his 20s who had been arrested in connection with an alleged assault at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise has been released without charge. Leinster • 17 Dec 25
Leprino Foods Company to close Portlaoise cheese plant The Leprino Foods Company said today it will close its Portlaoise manufacturing plant in the second half of next year. Business • 19 Aug 25
Leprino Foods Company to close Portlaoise cheese plant The Leprino Foods Company said today it will close its Portlaoise manufacturing plant in the second half of next year. Business • 19 Aug 25
Sleeping bags left at Electric Picnic given to homeless Volunteers have begun distributing hundreds of sleeping bags left behind by festival-goers at Electric Picnic to people in need in Dublin. Leinster • 25 Sep 22
Sleeping bags left at Electric Picnic given to homeless Volunteers have begun distributing hundreds of sleeping bags left behind by festival-goers at Electric Picnic to people in need in Dublin. Leinster • 25 Sep 22
Hospital seclusion exceeded legal limit, report finds A patient was subject to an extended episode of seclusion at a Dublin mental health unit, a report by the Mental Health Commission has found. Health • 22 Jun 21
Hospital seclusion exceeded legal limit, report finds A patient was subject to an extended episode of seclusion at a Dublin mental health unit, a report by the Mental Health Commission has found. Health • 22 Jun 21
Protest over closure of leisure centre in Portlaoise Over 300 people have marched through Portlaoise in a protest over plans to close down a community leisure and swimming pool complex in the town with the loss of 30 jobs. Leinster • 22 Jun 20
Protest over closure of leisure centre in Portlaoise Over 300 people have marched through Portlaoise in a protest over plans to close down a community leisure and swimming pool complex in the town with the loss of 30 jobs. Leinster • 22 Jun 20
30 jobs to go with closure of Portlaoise leisure centre A leisure centre in Co Laois is to close with the loss of 30 jobs. Regional • 16 Jun 20
30 jobs to go with closure of Portlaoise leisure centre A leisure centre in Co Laois is to close with the loss of 30 jobs. Regional • 16 Jun 20
2 hospital workers die after testing positive for virus Two healthcare workers at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny have died after testing positive for Covid-19, the hospital has confirmed. Coronavirus • 16 Apr 20
2 hospital workers die after testing positive for virus Two healthcare workers at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny have died after testing positive for Covid-19, the hospital has confirmed. Coronavirus • 16 Apr 20
€194,000 worth of herbal cannabis seized at mail centre Drugs worth an estimated €194,000 have been seized in Co Laois. Leinster • 06 Jan 20
€194,000 worth of herbal cannabis seized at mail centre Drugs worth an estimated €194,000 have been seized in Co Laois. Leinster • 06 Jan 20
Wicklow teen found safe following an appeal Chloe Fitzgerald, who was reported missing from the Avoca area of Co Wicklow, has been found safe and well following an appeal. Leinster • 22 Aug 19
Wicklow teen found safe following an appeal Chloe Fitzgerald, who was reported missing from the Avoca area of Co Wicklow, has been found safe and well following an appeal. Leinster • 22 Aug 19
Over €80,000 worth of drugs seized at Laois mail centre Revenue officers have seized drugs worth over €80,000 in Co Laois. Regional • 01 Apr 19
Over €80,000 worth of drugs seized at Laois mail centre Revenue officers have seized drugs worth over €80,000 in Co Laois. Regional • 01 Apr 19
Gardaí investigate Portlaoise stabbing A man has been injured in a stabbing incident in Portlaoise. Leinster • 26 Sep 18
Gardaí investigate Portlaoise stabbing A man has been injured in a stabbing incident in Portlaoise. Leinster • 26 Sep 18
SkOUT Secure Intelligence to create 30 Laois jobs US-based cyber-security firm SkOUT Secure Intelligence is to create 30 jobs as it opens a new European headquarters in Portlaoise in Co Laois. Business • 10 Jul 18
SkOUT Secure Intelligence to create 30 Laois jobs US-based cyber-security firm SkOUT Secure Intelligence is to create 30 jobs as it opens a new European headquarters in Portlaoise in Co Laois. Business • 10 Jul 18
Father says no closure after inquiry into son's death The father of a baby who died shortly after birth at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise in 2012 has said he and his wife were "taken aback and very upset" by the verdict reached by the Medical Council yesterday. Health • 25 Apr 18
Father says no closure after inquiry into son's death The father of a baby who died shortly after birth at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise in 2012 has said he and his wife were "taken aback and very upset" by the verdict reached by the Medical Council yesterday. Health • 25 Apr 18
Three in court for possession of stolen jewellery Three men have appeared in court in connection with the recovery of €250,000 of stolen jewellery from a midland shopping centre during Storm Emma. Courts • 15 Mar 18
Three in court for possession of stolen jewellery Three men have appeared in court in connection with the recovery of €250,000 of stolen jewellery from a midland shopping centre during Storm Emma. Courts • 15 Mar 18
Concern over foetal monitors used in Irish hospitals RTÉ Investigates has learned that the Health Service Executive is to review safety concerns relating to certain foetal monitors being used in several Irish maternity hospitals. Ireland • 07 Jun 19
Concern over foetal monitors used in Irish hospitals RTÉ Investigates has learned that the Health Service Executive is to review safety concerns relating to certain foetal monitors being used in several Irish maternity hospitals. Ireland • 07 Jun 19
New medical assessment unit for Portlaoise hospital A new medical assessment unit is to be set up at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, the Health Service Executive has confirmed. News • 08 Mar 17
New medical assessment unit for Portlaoise hospital A new medical assessment unit is to be set up at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, the Health Service Executive has confirmed. News • 08 Mar 17
GPs fear downgrade at Portlaoise hospital The Dail has heard that GPs are concerned that a downgrade is being planned for the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise as the Minister for Health confirmed his department is examining a draft report on the future of services there. News • 01 Jun 16
GPs fear downgrade at Portlaoise hospital The Dail has heard that GPs are concerned that a downgrade is being planned for the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise as the Minister for Health confirmed his department is examining a draft report on the future of services there. News • 01 Jun 16
Two arrested over firearm, suspicious devices find Two men have been arrested and a firearm recovered after a car was stopped and searched in Co Laois. Ireland • 26 Feb 16
Two arrested over firearm, suspicious devices find Two men have been arrested and a firearm recovered after a car was stopped and searched in Co Laois. Ireland • 26 Feb 16
September date likely for Portlaoise hospital plan A Health Service Executive report on an action plan for the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is now likely to be ready in September. News • 09 Jul 15
September date likely for Portlaoise hospital plan A Health Service Executive report on an action plan for the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is now likely to be ready in September. News • 09 Jul 15
Complex surgery to be transferred from Portlaoise All complex surgery is to be transferred from the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise and emergency department hours at the hospital are expected to be reduced to an 8am to 8pm service. News • 03 Jun 15
Complex surgery to be transferred from Portlaoise All complex surgery is to be transferred from the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise and emergency department hours at the hospital are expected to be reduced to an 8am to 8pm service. News • 03 Jun 15
Group set up to oversee Portlaoise recommendations A group has been set up to oversee the implementation of recommendations contained in a recent HIQA report on maternity services at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. News • 27 May 15
Group set up to oversee Portlaoise recommendations A group has been set up to oversee the implementation of recommendations contained in a recent HIQA report on maternity services at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. News • 27 May 15
Portlaoise inquiry team will have 'free rein' Health Service Executive Director General Tony O'Brien has said that collectively, the executive would be "ashamed" of what occurred at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. News • 20 May 15
Portlaoise inquiry team will have 'free rein' Health Service Executive Director General Tony O'Brien has said that collectively, the executive would be "ashamed" of what occurred at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. News • 20 May 15
Bereaved parents call for HSE management probe Parents of babies who died at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise have called on the Minister for Health to set up an investigation into all levels of HSE management. News • 20 May 15
Bereaved parents call for HSE management probe Parents of babies who died at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise have called on the Minister for Health to set up an investigation into all levels of HSE management. News • 20 May 15
Parents lied to over baby deaths - Varadkar Health Minister Leo Varadkar has admitted that parents of babies who died at the Midlands hospital in Portlaoise had been lied to over the circumstances of their children's deaths. News • 17 May 15
Parents lied to over baby deaths - Varadkar Health Minister Leo Varadkar has admitted that parents of babies who died at the Midlands hospital in Portlaoise had been lied to over the circumstances of their children's deaths. News • 17 May 15
Varadkar 'ashamed' over patient treatment Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said he is ashamed at the manner in which patients were treated at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. News • 14 May 15
Varadkar 'ashamed' over patient treatment Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said he is ashamed at the manner in which patients were treated at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. News • 14 May 15
